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 ...

A University of Oklahoma (OU) student recently filed a complaint against a transgender graduate assistant alleging discrimination. Samantha Fulnecky received zero points on a 650-word essay by her ...

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 online fallout from the University of Oklahoma’s viral ‘zero-grade’ essay has widened, now pulling the credibility of Rate My Professors (RMP) into the debate. The online fallout from the ...

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

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link One of the hardest parts of college admissions, for some students, is the personal essay. On top of school, standardized tests, and a seemingly ...

In a rare show of admiration for a prospective student, a high school student who applied to the University of Chicago was welcomed with a handwritten note in response to her college essay. The ...