“For the 9-11 special section, we’re going to try something different. We’re talking here about a rare journalistic species. But it does exist and it’s a beautiful thing.” That’s how Dan Meyers, ...

Every fall, teens applying to college ask themselves the same well-worn questions. Who is my best role model…in an essay of 500 words. What experience have I learned the most from…in an essay of 500 ...

Lessons from College EssaysAspiring independent film producer Sara Neff talks about her other job, editing college admission essays. Neff says the experience exposes her to some inspiring and ...