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 ...

Recently an earnest Junior at Connecticut's Cheshire Academy asked a panel of admissions professionals, “What are you looking for in a college application essay?” I responded, “Your story, in your own ...

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NEW YORK — With college application deadlines looming, the pressure is on for high school seniors to write the perfect essay. But what are schools really looking for? And what role should parents play ...

The last few college acceptance/rejection letters for high school seniors are trickling in, so that can mean only one thing: time for juniors to start the process. The Common Application, commonly ...

Elon Musk has done it again: he’s in the news. At times, his clickable comments are bombastic and jarring simply for the sake of turning heads. But his and other experts’ call for a pause on all AI ...

Asking a teacher or family member to proofread your college essay can be a great idea, but when does getting outside help become too much? This week, our experts weigh in on the best practices for ...

The college counselor couldn't help but be impressed with the draft application essay. It had a solid theme and related to the student's academic interests. The writing was flawless. But the counselor ...