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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 ...

North Carolina State University received nearly 40,000 applications from prospective first-year students to join its new Class of 2027. The public university in Raleigh accepted just under 40%. In ...

Sweaty palms? Staring at a blinking cursor that seems to mock your very existence? Yep, sounds like admission essay season. That single piece of writing feels like it holds the weight of your entire ...

Writing a compelling admission essay that lands you a coveted place at your dream college or university is more challenging than it sounds. You must balance authenticity and brevity, showcasing your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. Ever since AI flooded into the mainstream in late 2022, students, ...

Let’s say you are confronting one of the most important decisions of your life. But first, you must answer this: My favorite thing about last Tuesday? And do it in 25 words or less. The query may seem ...

A law school personal statement can take various forms. The voice, tone, content, storyline and structure will depend on who you are and what you’re writing about. But all personal statements serve ...