College application essays are where you can demonstrate your writing skills and let your unique voice shine. "They're such an amazing and crucial opportunity to really shape how admissions ...

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Admissions officers don’t have time to read your autobiography, so they ask you to keep your personal statement brief. Most law schools limit you to two double-spaced pages, although some allow three ...

St. John's College has introduced a unique admissions process that prioritizes conversation over essays. Instead of personal ...

The UBA Foundation national essay competition targets senior secondary students in Nigeria, as part of the foundation’s ...

The Dartmouth set off to explore that last question — and found an ever-evolving landscape. As applicant pools have changed ...

The University of Pennsylvania, a hub of academic excellence, attracts students worldwide but admits only 5.9%. Beyond top ...

The college application process is arguably one of the most significant financial investments anyone makes in their life.

And yet, when the numbers came in, several of the most selective colleges in the country reported the opposite results. Yale, ...

Yale University announced that it will be expanding its incoming cohort, increasing the number of seats for the Class of 2029 ...

As director of admissions at the University of Indianapolis, when I look at a student’s application, I primarily look for ...