Oversharing on TikTok? Fine. Oversharing in your college essay? Not so much. One admissions expert says authenticity has its limits — and we couldn’t agree more.

University of Michigan is one of the latest schools to add an early decision option to its application, after previously ...

Readers respond to a guest essay about the broken process of college admissions. Also: What Taylor Swift taught us.

Every fall, high school students applying to college face an intimidating task: They must write a stylish, memorable essay that will boost their admissions chances. So who can blame them when they ...

The coming admissions cycle marks a turning point for Duke, as the University navigates financial pressures, federal investigations into its admissions practices and the departure of its admissions ...

Some of them inevitably get caught, and it's definitely not the best look for them. In one Reddit thread (which you can see here), college admissions officers and independent college consultants ...

College admissions in the U.S. have never been more competitive. With limited spots at top universities and thousands of students applying each year, standing out is tough. Grades and test scores ...

As the college admissions process becomes increasingly competitive, the college essay stands out as a crucial opportunity for students to share their unique stories. Beyond test scores and GPAs, the ...

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Pick one story or value and build your essay around it. Don't cram your entire life story into 500 wordS ...

Applying to college is a big step in every student’s life. You gather your grades, prepare your documents, and start thinking about what sets you apart from everyone else. For students applying to ...