For many prospective students, applying to college is an exciting time filled with the promise of new possibilities. High school seniors look forward to touring college campuses, exploring academic ...

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 ...

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Students facing the college application process typically dread one component: the Common App essay. Students are presented with six essay prompts, as well as a seventh option, which is “topic of your ...

The college essay is the bane of many high school seniors’ existence. Students belabor the essay prompts, writing draft after draft in pursuit of elusive perfection. Their essays are reviewed by ...

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College application essays matter. Why? Most colleges want more than an army of academic robots; they want to build a community. High GPAs and activity lists don’t reveal enough. A strong application ...

Editor’s Note: The author of this article is a Staten Island Academy student who participates in the Advance/SILive.com High ...

College applicants worry about sharing their race, gender and immigration status. What should students write about – and what should they avoid – in their college application essay? This is the ...