Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I am continuing my ongoing coverage of ...

College applicants worry about sharing their race, gender and immigration status.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. There is a famous expression that gracefully says this: ...

With the imminent deadline for college applications, students are scrambling to complete the dreaded personal essay. As an instructor of college-level writing, the years I’ve spent teaching students ...

Sarah Lawrence College released a new essay prompt for applicants on Tuesday, just ahead of the launch of this year’s Common App. It directly quotes language used in the Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling ...

When applying to law schools, you may have the opportunity to submit written responses in addition to a personal statement. The three most common supplemental essays are the diversity statement, ...

As the college admissions process becomes increasingly competitive, the college essay stands out as a crucial opportunity for ...

English teachers who judged the essays were able to identify work written by AI.

Even in a typical year, Aug. 1 is a big day for college admissions. It’s launch day for the Common App, the 1,000-member platform for college applications, and the beginning of many months of ...

The best essay boils down to the strongest argument. So, if you find yourself struggling to come up with one, drop the ...