While the University of Chicago says there is no strict word limit on its supplemental essays, other schools prefer brevity.

Essays lose weight: AI-assisted writing has led some universities, like Duke, to downplay essays in admissions decisions due to authenticity concerns. Widespread AI adoption: Nearly 30% of students ...

A proponent of affirmative action signs a shirt during a protest at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 1, 2023. Staff Writer Rafael Figueroa, dean of college guidance at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Liz Doe Stone is the CEO of Top Tier Admissions. It’s back-to-school season, and high school seniors are deep in the thick of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. The college essay or “personal statement” gets a lot of airtime in ...

Disparaging AI use is of little help in educational settings; proactive approaches to teaching students about how/when to use ...

I used to believe I taught the one genre that artificial intelligence couldn’t touch. For 15 years, I’ve guided college students through the deeply human work of personal narrative, helping them ...

Essays allow MBA programs to see the real you. Explain why you're a good fit for that particular program. Allow enough time to prepare and proofread. A compelling MBA application essay can help set ...

Traditional university essays may become a thing of the past, as new research shows "authentic assessments" can eliminate the ...