One of the most memorable essays college admissions counselor Alexis White worked on with a student wasn’t about a harrowing personal challenge or a rewarding volunteering experience.

Admissions essays are thought of by many as less scientific than other parts of the college application process -- a chance to share a personal story, to inject personality into the process ...

Many college applications require a personal essay, which can be daunting for students to write. But a few simple tips, some introspection and insight into what admissions officers are looking for ...

Students facing the college application process typically dread one component: the Common App essay. Students are presented with six essay prompts, as well as a seventh option, which is “topic ...

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Oakridge Leaders, led by Ryan Abramson of Langhorne, PA, provides helpful ideas for dealing with the college admissions ...

You’ve been brainstorming ideas for your college essays and above all other contenders, you find yourself coming back to the same topic, one you know well and love dearly: Harry Potter. You may ...

As part of the application process, most colleges require students to submit at least one writing sample: the college essay. This is sometimes referred to as a personal statement. There's usually ...

That’s what Larry wanted to write about in his college admissions essay: the power of games, imagination and family. But when he shared a draft with his high school college counselor ...

With the growing use of AI, campus officials are trying to set clear guidelines for college application essays.