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 ...

Davis has authored a hundred books to help students write compelling college essays. “Tell your story, be engaging and entertaining,” he says.“Heart, sincerity, originality and vulnerability are ...

Note: This is a multimedia entry that also includes an audio essay and a collage. "An American is anyone who lives in the United States of America. Whether it is an immigrant or a natural born ...

With UC admissions and other application deadlines approaching, college admissions expert Dr. Cynthia Colón sits down with ...

Over the years, students who tell me they absolutely love to write have said they struggle with the application essay. So if you’ve been biting your nails or tearing your hair out even a little, ...

Serious college applicants spend a lot of time crafting and telling their stories in application essays. But it’s also critically important that the essay is well written as much as it is well ...