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The essay component of American college applications has a long history, but its purpose has changed over time.

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It's critical that colleges articulate the role of AI in making admissions decisions, ensuring that it complements rather than replaces human judgment.

This is what admissions officers really want to read in college essays The important thing is not to overthink it.

A student who got into Yale reveals everything he put in his college application. His college essay was focused on his heritage, and his GPA was high.

The University of Austin in Texas believes college admissions are "unjust" and its dean argued the school has implemented the "most meritocratic admissions policy" in the country.

Here are some expert strategies and college essay ideas to gain a competitive edge in college admissions.

A good college admissions essay should help admissions officers get to know students better on a personal level. AI can’t help with that.

Harry Bauld has been helping students navigate the dreaded college application essay for more than 30 years. He has some suggestions for how to make yours better.