We’re going to start by confessing that we lied to you via the title to this article: We can’t give you the magic formula for writing a perfect college application essay because there isn’t one.

Alex Helberg, visiting assistant professor at Trinity College teaching “Writing and AI” in the January term, says it’s ...

Writing the personal essay for your college application can be tough, but we’re here to help. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, but the sooner you begin, the more time and thought ...

The sheer number of works written about these experiences made them a cliché in the college admissions community. Instead, Kim advises writing an essay about something personal: "We always said ...

It’s time to write your college application essay! Naturally you’re trying to decide which of your many life-changing, earth-shattering, mind-blowing experiences to write about in order to wow the ...

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 ...

Although it remains an optional section of the SAT, the essay merits serious contemplation by these three types of high schoolers. It can prove to college admissions counselors that your writing ...

Beyond test scores, the college essay is an incredibly important piece of your admissions package. “It’s the holy grail of all of the writing you’re doing. The college essay is your ...

That’s what Larry wanted to write about in his college admissions essay: the power of games, imagination and family. But when ...

Here is how Nguyen evaluated ChatGPT’s essay. Nguyen said that while AI may be sufficient to use for everyday writing, it is particularly unhelpful in creating college admissions essays.

Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college ... admission leaders. Andy Borst, vice president for enrollment management at the University of Georgia reassures applicants and counselors ...