Want to write a killer college essay? Of course you do. Considering the cut-throat competition at elite schools, writing a perfect college essay may keep your application out of the shredder. And the ...

It's that time of year again. Otherwise well-adjusted high school seniors melt down in stress-induced tantrums and parents hover over their desks demanding, "Is it done?" The issue, of course, is the ...

It doesn't run much longer than 500 words, shorter than most high-school English assignments. Yet for so many students the essay remains the most daunting part of the college-application process, ...

Academic writing can be tough, whether you are a high schooler, a student or even a scholar looking forward to getting your degree. Another frequent problem with academic essays is a simple lack of ...

The school year may have started only a couple months ago, but college application season is in full swing. If you’re planning to apply to college this year, now is the time to start narrowing down ...

I recently came across a TikTok video with millions of views where a soon-to-be senior like myself berates her parents for not putting her through any difficulties or trauma. Her complaint? She now ...

We’re going to start by confessing that we lied to you via the title to this article: We can’t give you the magic formula for writing a perfect college application essay because there isn’t one. The ...

The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.