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After watching her own AP English Language and Composition students struggle with essay writing, Ashley Ausman built a career ...

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 ...

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 ...

Carter Osborne started a side hustle tutoring students on their college admissions essays in 2017. The Stanford graduate shared his recommendations for students looking to ace their personal essays.

Amid a sea of applications, college hopefuls have just a few opportunities to stand out: grade-point average and test scores; extracurricular activities; and, of arguably increasing importance, the ...

Getting into college can feel daunting to any high school student. They are asked to compete with thousands of peers for coveted spots in a freshman class, including many with similar grade point ...