Sarah Lawrence College released a new essay prompt for applicants on Tuesday, just ahead of the launch of this year’s Common App. It directly quotes language used in the Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling ...

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 ...

Beyond the personal statement, many top schools require applicants to submit supplemental essays answering various questions, like why they chose their intended major or why they are applying to a ...

Whether it is finding where Waldo really is, considering who Sally sells her seashells to or exploring what can actually be divided by zero, every University of Chicago undergraduate since the 1980s ...

This summer, amidst the chaos happening within higher education, Duke overhauled the list of supplemental essay questions on its undergraduate application. Among the three optional essay prompts that ...