“The Extended Essay makes the overall undergraduate body more creative and colorful,” she said. “Having an Extended Essay prompt allows students to present their ideas in a more freeform way, which ...

Students applying for the UChicago Class of 2019 have the option of writing about what makes odd ... Here are this year's UChicago essays prompts, via the school's website: 2014-15 Essay ...

Write an essay somehow inspired by super-huge mustard." We spoke to UChicago admissions officer Garrett Brinker — who graduated from the school in 2010 — about the art of crafting an essay ...

The University of Chicago has long been known for its quirky application essay prompts, in past years asking potential students to "find" Waldo or literally compare apples and oranges. This year's ...

After more than 300 students attended an essay-writing session last week, the Office of College Admissions is planning an expanded program for Sept. 18. In addition to giving essay tips, this session ...