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 ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Today, the Common Application ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. At certain moments of the year, high school students who are applying to ...

Writing a college essay is a rite of passage for many students applying to attend a college or university in the United States. Although each institution has its own application requirements, most ...

The most challenging part of college applications is typically writing essays.

One of the essay prompts on the Common Application is: “Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without ...

With college essay season upon us, it’s once again evident that most students have never been taught how to meaningfully revise their writing. For most of these students, working on application essays ...

Back in 1975, administrators from 15 colleges got together and decided to create one application that students could use to apply to any or all their colleges. This was the birth of the “Common App” ...