Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

Finding a job these days is turning out to be a challenge. Young adults have the difficult task of convincing employers to hire them. Attaching a job application essay to the candidate’s resume is a ...

New book, by author and college admissions counselor Katherine Cohen, helps students learn how to write college applications that stand out from the crowd. Straight A’s and perfect S.A.T. scores ...

An addendum can provide context that the rest of your application doesn't. You can also use it to explain issues of character and fitness. Keep it brief, direct and professional. Law school admissions ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." At certain moments of the year, high school students who are applying to college start to worry. It’s ...

The most frequent mistake companies make when applying? They fail to focus on a single, representative example of internally grown innovation. Here’s some advice on how to produce a more compelling ...

In a guest column, Eric Greenberg, founder and president of Greenberg Educational Group, gives high school students advice on crafting a successful college application essay. His New York-based ...

I think inventors should try writing their own provisional patent applications, even if they end up hiring a patent attorney to write the final version. Why? Because committing your thoughts to paper ...

Carter Osborne started a side hustle tutoring students on their college admissions essays in 2017. The Stanford graduate shared his recommendations for students looking to ace their personal essays.

Many law school applicants find it surprisingly difficult to write application essays. Even applicants who have taken many college classes that involve writing essays may find themselves stumped by ...

Graduate school has become increasingly expensive, and while some graduate programs offer financial support through work-study, loans, scholarships and fellowships, graduate students may still need ...