Students dread the application essay. Critics think it's an exercise in fakery. Here’s why it’s worth preserving — and how to ...

Many students write about empathy, compassion and resilience. Amy Addams, director of student affairs alignment and holistic ...

College education presents a fascinating paradox: while all students earn degrees from the same institution, their academic ...

College admissions are broken — and everyone knows it. Working at a number of colleges over my career has taught me the ideal ...

Ahana Gadiyaram reports on the stress college admissions are causing high school students at at Horace Mann in the Bronx.

Better Bookkeepers in Vacaville is offering scholarships for local high school seniors. The organization says its goal is to help aspiring students obtain higher education. Scholarships of $1,000 ...

CollegeEssay.org, a leading online essay writing service, is proud to announce a major milestone: the platform has officially helped over 10,000 students navigate their college applications through ...

Experts say staying informed and offering encouragement are the best ways to help your child stay on the path to college ...

The highest possible score you can get on the test is 36. Yadegari followed up his post with screenshots of his college admissions essay, where he was asked to discuss an “accomplishment ...

Civic engagement cultivates valuable skills that serve students well beyond the application process: I've seen how these experiences transform students' college essays from generic statements to ...

The administration wants “comprehensive admissions reform” at colleges. It’s unclear what that means or how it would be ...