College essays loom large for high school juniors and seniors. Students are asked to write a personal narrative in which they discuss and demonstrate their growth as humans and learners.

A college admissions consultant, Eric Greenberg, offers students advice on writing an application essay that captures their individuality and the attention of admissions directors.

Read: The college essay is dead. A future of college essays that package race in canned archetypes reeking of a chatbot’s metallic touch could read alarmingly similar to the very Supreme Court ...

Student writing an essay. getty. With the free time afforded by summer break, many rising juniors will begin the process of crafting their personal essays for college applications.

Strong writing showcases not just skill with language, but depth of thought, originality, and self-awareness. When I was a ...

With autumn leaves and brisk morning air comes the start of college applications season. As deadlines loom, high school seniors feverishly refine resumes, triple-check transcripts, prepare for ...

We’ve all heard about the dreaded “college essay,” the bane of every high school senior’s existence. This daunting element of the college application is something that can create angst for ...