One applicant wrote his entire essay as a forensic analysis of the random items in his backpack. Gum wrappers, crumpled notes ...

Writing a college essay is a rite of passage for many students applying to attend a college or university in the United States. Although each institution has its own application requirements, most ...

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

When I wrote my own MBA admissions essay, I remember feeling lost, rambling without a clear direction. Crafting a standout essay requires self-awareness, authenticity, and alignment with the program.

Writing a college admissions essay is hard. But using AI could backfire badly. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Tero Vesalainen / iStock / Getty Every fall, high school students applying to ...

Writing is more than a skill, and we risk further declines in literacy if we don't teach it. Artificial intelligence has spawned a new creation, ChatGPT, that can produce well written essays in the ...