Students dread the application essay. Critics think it's an exercise in fakery. Here’s why it’s worth preserving — and how to ...

Prioritize strong editing while staying true to your voice. College application essays are where you can demonstrate your writing skills and let your unique voice shine. “They’re such an ...

And stop telling Black students they must write about trauma in their college admissions essays. Aya M. Waller-Bey studies race and identity in college admissions essays and higher education.