The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.

Mo Marie Lauyanne Kouame, 18, dreams of being an aerospace engineer and building spacecraft. This fall, she applied to MIT, Princeton, and Columbia. For one college essay, she wrote about being ...

North Huntingdon, PA – December 04, 2025 – Stanley Slaczka, an accredited and award-winning author, today announced the release of his new book, The Structure of Perseverance. The publication marks ...

The Palace is worried about Prince Harry's recent essay. The Duke of Sussex wrote about his British identity, saying he "currently" lives in the United States. "Royal aides are sweating." Prince Harry ...

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Reflective essays are one of those assignments that feel easy until you actually sit down to work. You’re supposed to write about your own experience, but somehow, it ends up being harder than writing ...

Writing an essay can often feel like navigating a labyrinth, especially for students new to the process. Many may feel overwhelmed by the task at hand, but understanding the essential components of an ...

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After shuffling the cards in a standard 52-card deck, Alex Mullen, a three-time world memory champion, can memorize their order in under 20 seconds. As he flips though the cards, he takes a mental ...