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 ...

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 ...

College application essays are where you can demonstrate your writing skills and let your unique voice shine. “They’re such an amazing and crucial opportunity to really shape how admissions officers ...

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