The Common App CEO explains why personal essays still matter, even as more college applicants turn to AI for help.

You can review each college's essay requirements online, checking topics and word limits. Many students start with the Common ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. AI use in college essays is rising. According to a 2024 foundry10 study, 30% of teens had ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. If you are looking for the “secret formula” for writing a “winning” ...

Picture this: Admissions staff sifting through hundreds of applications, all blending together — until they get to yours Your college essay is your chance to break through the noise and leave a ...

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 ...

The word essay comes from the French word ‘essayer’ meaning ‘to try’ or ‘to attempt’. A French writer called Michel de Montaigne invented the essay in Europe as his ‘attempt’ to write about himself ...