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 ...

With the Jan. 2 deadline for applications fast approaching, the dean of admissions at the University of Chicago sent out a sample essay last week to thousands of high school seniors in hopes “that it ...

As students start their courses at universities across the country this month, they’ll log into their university-provided email accounts for the first time. It won’t take long before they are ...

The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.

Dozens of students on the same university course have been caught up in a cheating scandal by using 'essay mills', where other people are paid to produce work on their behalf. The widespread scam ...

The paper by Samantha Fulnecky, published earlier by The Oklahoman and also posted online, received a zero by the instructor and has stirred a debate about academic freedom.