Think and reflect deeply before you write. Choose a topic that will reveal you and your passions. Personal hardship or trauma may not be your strongest topic. For many prospective students ...

HARRISONBURG, Va. — In childhood, parents and schools pave the way for exploration into hobbies and interests, and college offers a gateway into new worlds of obscure sports and pastimes. Once ...

By demonstrating and conveying this passion, you can transform an average essay into a compelling narrative that boosts your chances of getting accepted to your top schools. Here are five dynamic ...

He claims he’s not following his passion. Maybe he’s not. Maybe he understands that work does not have to be your passion, that passion will not guarantee success, and that, to actually follow your ...

The governor’s office offers plenty of criticism of Virginia’s public schools, much of it justified. But the state of education in the Commonwealth’s classrooms during kindergarten through ...

WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — When the town sponsored a student essay contest on the topic of white privilege, it was intended to provoke discussion in this wealthy, overwhelmingly white community ...

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