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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. If you are looking for the “secret formula” for writing a “winning” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. How do you write a letter to a ...

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.

We’ve finally come to it: how to write the college essay. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback about my previous admissions advice, on how to start the process and how to make a campus tour really work ...

What is a college application? At its core, a college application is an attempt to convince a stranger (or group of strangers) that the applicant is a desirable classmate, roommate, campus-mate and ...

Does the US college essay still have value? In 2019, I attended a conference session on Lego Serious Play, run by leadership educator Tosin Adebisi. I left inspired and energised. The workshop ...

AI tools are now being incorporated into how student applications are screened and analysed, admissions directors say.