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 ...

What delights college admissions officers as they read high-school students' application essays? What's a total turn-off? Six experts weighed in on the subject yesterday at the annual convention of ...

It’s time to write your college application essay! Naturally you’re trying to decide which of your many life-changing, earth-shattering, mind-blowing experiences to write about in order to wow the ...

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 ...

Every fall, high school students applying to college face an intimidating task: They must write a stylish, memorable essay that will boost their admissions chances. So who can blame them when they ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Universities nationwide, including Caltech, are debuting artificial intelligence tools to evaluate applicants.

Some students are still mentioning their race or immigrant status as the Trump administration cracks down on diversity ...

“My passion for engineering has deep roots, nurtured in my parents’ garage where I tirelessly disassembled and fixed gadgets.” — ChatGPT answering an NC State admissions essay prompt. This summer, ...

Amid a sea of applications, college hopefuls have just a few opportunities to stand out: grade-point average and test scores; extracurricular activities; and, of arguably increasing importance, the ...