At Bucknell, we can assure you that a real human being (at least two, actually) will review your entire application, including your essay, and that they (not computers) will decide if you get in.

Application Writing is the process of drafting a formal request to someone in an authoritative position to seek permission, ask for something, or apply for a post. An application is written in the ...

One of the most intimidating elements of the college application for many students is the essay or personal statement. As students begin their applications, here are some tips from the pros to make ...

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 ...

Imagine two applicants vying for a job neither has held before, perhaps running a sales team. The first candidate spends the interview gushing about how much she wants the position, why she loves ...

You're a runner. You're applying to college. You want to write your application essay about running. Stop. Ask: Is what you're going to say about running different from what thousands of other ...

Next to preparing for the SAT and ACT, writing an essay to accompany the college application for seniors remains the most stressful (“ ‘Read me!’ : Students race to craft forceful college essays as ...

Summer break is around the bend, which means you and many other students are likely to be looking for a job or internship. If you have never worked a job or submitted an application before, it can be ...

META DESCRIPTION: The best way to show college admissions committees who you are is to answer college essay prompts and personal insight questions authentically. Use these tips. Applying to college ...