There are basically two things every high school student needs when it comes time to apply for college; a transcript of your grades and your essay. The transcript is a straight forward record of your ...

At its core, Irena Smith’s job as an independent college counselor means being a writing coach. With a PhD in comparative literature, the former Stanford admissions officer helps her teenage clients ...

(Mass Appeal) – Writing a college essay is a daunting task for some students. It’s a crucial piece of the application process, so with it comes a lot of pressure and questions about how to make it ...

Amid a sea of applications, college hopefuls have just a few opportunities to stand out: grade-point average and test scores; extracurricular activities; and, of arguably increasing importance, the ...

Writing the personal essay for your college application can be tough, but we’re here to help. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, but the sooner you begin, the more time and thought ...

That’s it for 2025. Good luck to those with looming deadlines on Thursday. And don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere. We expect to take you by the hand again in 2026 and provide a lot more insights ...

Game on! It’s the fall of your senior year of high school and you are ready to apply for college. Or are you? The process actually begins well before. Weighted more heavily than ever before, the ...

A student’s grades and test scores are significant, but they only reveal part of the tale. Students have a unique opportunity to show the unique characteristics in the essay, which colleges use to ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Your college essay is one of the most personal and impactful parts of your application. While ...

The scholarship essay is your best chance to persuade the committee that you deserve funds to help pay for college. Get some tips and tricks for crafting the best scholarship essay you can. Free money ...

(Mass Appeal) - Writing a college essay is a daunting task for some students. It's a crucial piece of the application process, so with it comes a lot of pressure and questions about how to make it ...