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 ...

Essay: ‘Brood X Cicadas’ (Hamilton College) As an example on Hamilton's admissions website, Nicholas writes about the cicadas swarming his hometown every 17 years and draws a parallel between ...

As the college admissions process becomes increasingly competitive, the college essay stands out as a crucial opportunity for students to share their unique ...

The introduction of a narrative essay sets the scene for the story that follows. Interesting introductions—for any kind of writing—engage and draw readers in because they want to know more. Since ...

It is an assignment that many high school upperclassmen wish they could skip. Some even dread it. Yet they still have to do it. "This is a tough assignment," Gelb said. "But this is the one place ...