The Common App CEO explains why personal essays still matter, even as more college applicants turn to AI for help.

You can review each college's essay requirements online, checking topics and word limits. Many students start with the Common ...

Readers respond to a philosophy professor’s essay that argued for less emphasis on writing in the college classroom.

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. AI use in college essays is rising. According to a 2024 foundry10 study, 30% of teens had ...

If I do not treat writing as essential for achieving thought, it is not clear why I should force my students to.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced an essay contest for middle school students to share their visions for the state's future, with submissions due by November 15.

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 ...