Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

As someone who has spent more than two decades helping high school students navigate how to write personal essays for their college applications, I regularly advise them to answer prompts fully, stick ...

Parents, if your teen is applying to college this year, you probably already feel the pressure right alongside them. The college admission essay is one of the most personal — and nerve-wracking — ...

As fall settles in, high school seniors across the U.S. are facing a season filled with college application deadlines. A UNC and The Daily Tar Heel alumna, Ashley Ausman (‘01), has built a career on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. The college essay has been a common, central part of ...

A brilliant college essay topic doesn’t just showcase intelligence — it reveals personality, curiosity, humor, resilience, or the wonderfully weird way someone sees the world. Over the years, certain ...

In the high-stakes world of college admissions, there’s one lesson every hopeful applicant should learn early: What you leave out of your personal essay may matter more than what you put in. Many ...

The college admissions process has grown increasingly complex in recent years, requiring students and parents to quickly respond to rapid changes in admissions policies, application requirements, best ...