The most challenging part of college applications is typically writing essays.

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Most students start out with the Common Application, which is accepted by more than 900 colleges. It requires one essay between 250-650 words. Students need to think of something they want to share ...

In the high-stakes world of college admissions, there’s one lesson every hopeful applicant should learn early: What you leave ...

With college application season comes the pressure to produce high-quality admissions essays. Make no mistake — regardless of the wording of the question, virtually all admissions essays are truly ...

High-school students who are applying to Penn this admissions cycle have been asked to describe themselves in just 500 words. Last spring, the Common Application — the organization that provides the ...

Many schools will require you to submit a supplemental application, along with a supplemental application fee. Most supplemental applications require you to write additional essays. These essays give ...

Back in 1975, administrators from 15 colleges got together and decided to create one application that students could use to apply to any or all their colleges. This was the birth of the “Common App” ...