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Writing a college essay is a rite of passage for many students applying to attend a college or university in the United States. Although each institution has its own application requirements, most ...

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An important part of the Common Application, which is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, is the personal essay. Students are given six options as prompts, as well as a seventh option which is to ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a topic of classroom discussion — it is now becoming part of the law school application process itself. In a bold move reflecting the profession’s evolving ...

A fifth grader's controversial school essay about Adolf Hitler in Tenafly, New Jersey, has led the borough to partner with a global human rights organization to promote Holocaust awareness in the ...