Students facing the college application process typically dread one component: the Common App essay. Students are presented with six essay prompts, as well as a seventh option, which is “topic of your ...

As fall settles in, high school seniors across the U.S. are facing a season filled with college application deadlines. A UNC and The Daily Tar Heel alumna, Ashley Ausman (‘01), has built a career on ...

Students should identify best-fit colleges and highlight academic and social achievements. The famous saying “don’t reinvent the wheel” can also be applied to college applications. Students thinking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. If you are looking for the “secret formula” for writing a “winning” ...

Students increasingly have the option to submit a video introduction, recorded on their phone or laptop, with their college application. This is a way for admissions officers to get a better idea of ...

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