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 ...

In a guest column, Eric Greenberg, founder and president of Greenberg Educational Group, gives high school students advice on crafting a successful college application essay. His New York-based ...

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Carter Osborne started a side hustle tutoring students on their college admissions essays in 2017. The Stanford graduate shared his recommendations for students looking to ace their personal essays.

Schools in the UNC System are among hundreds of colleges and universities not requiring applicants to submit test scores. Most schools made the change as the pandemic disrupted learning and test ...

As someone who has spent more than two decades helping high school students navigate how to write personal essays for their college applications, I regularly advise them to answer prompts fully, stick ...

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Writing the personal essay for your college application can be tough, but we’re here to help. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, but the sooner you begin, the more time and thought ...

School is out and summer is here. Yet future high school seniors and their families are likely already thinking about applying to college — a process that can be as labor-intensive and time-consuming ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Your college essay is one of the most personal and impactful parts of your application. While ...

North Carolina State University received nearly 40,000 applications from prospective first-year students to join its new Class of 2027. The public university in Raleigh accepted just under 40%. In ...