Examining the questions is a major key into figuring out what admissions officers really want. You’ve made your way through the family history section, test score report, extracurricular activities ...

We recently showed you some of the craziest essay prompts from college applications in which students are asked to ponder everything from giant mustard containers to the potential difficulties of ...

An essay is a piece of non-fiction writing with a clear structure: an introduction, paragraphs with evidence and a conclusion. Writing an essay is an important skill in English and allows you to show ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. “Why Chicago Booth?” While I have several answers to that question, the one I always mention is that Booth’s ...

Beyond the personal statement, many top schools require applicants to submit supplemental essays answering various questions, like why they chose their intended major or why they are applying to a ...

Earlier this summer, prospective students around the globe with an interest in the University of Chicago received an email with six unusual essay topics. The writing prompts included references to ...

The Office of Personnel Management last month quietly sought to backpedal on plans to evaluate federal job seekers on a series of essay questions, after critics accused the measure of politicizing the ...

The UPSC Mains Essay paper (Paper 1) is a crucial component that impacts candidates' chances of selection. To succeed, aspirants should enhance their writing skills, understand the exam structure, and ...

Examining the questions is a major key into figuring out what admissions officers really want. Last week we took a look at one of the Common App essay topics: Evaluate a significant experience, ...