"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." At certain moments of the year, high school students who are applying to college start to worry. It’s ...

You're a runner. You're applying to college. You want to write your application essay about running. Stop. Ask: Is what you're going to say about running different from what thousands of other ...

An addendum can provide context that the rest of your application doesn't. You can also use it to explain issues of character and fitness. Keep it brief, direct and professional. Law school admissions ...

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 ...

Important to realize, is that your job application letter is an opportunity to highlight your most relevant qualifications and experiences, elevating your resume, and increasing your chances of being ...

In a guest column, Eric Greenberg, founder and president of Greenberg Educational Group, gives high school students advice on crafting a successful college application essay. His New York-based ...

Applying for scholarships is a lot like applying to college. In most cases, you need to fill out an application, gather letters of recommendation and write one or more essays. But since your goal is ...

Next to preparing for the SAT and ACT, writing an essay to accompany the college application for seniors remains the most stressful (“ ‘Read me!’ : Students race to craft forceful college essays as ...

The Creative Writing (CWR) program has long been a favorite of the University’s students across class years, degree options, and concentrations. This semester, hundreds of students enrolled in CWR ...