A student bragged on TikTok that he climbed Kilimanjaro, wrote about it in his essay and got into Yale. Another student ...

Though it isn't a golden ticket, a strong transfer essay may boost an applicant's odds of admission. In a 2018 National Association for College Admission Counseling survey, 41.5% of colleges polled ...

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 ...

Parents often ask me whether their kids should use AI to write their college essays. I say they should only do so after they've written it themselves.

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” ...

Many college applications require a personal essay, which can be daunting for students to write. But a few simple tips, some introspection and insight into what admissions officers are looking for can ...

The World-Herald is hosting a Nebraska history essay contest. Want to enter? Tell us which Nebraskan you find most inspiring.

In a newly published essay titled "We Are the Last Humans to Think Alone," entrepreneur and category pioneer Richard ...