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 of your ...

The genre is often maligned for being formulaic and melodramatic, but it’s more important than you think. By Nell Freudenberger Most high school seniors approach the college essay with dread. Either ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. If you are looking for the “secret formula” for writing a “winning” ...

After affirmative action fell, students began rewriting their application essays to emphasize race. The moment led a reporter and former essay coach to reflect on the power of the personal statement.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover international business education. Updated, Aug. 6, 2024: This post has been adjusted to correct the name of Cornell ...