Applicants are not supposed to use AI to write college essays. But colleges are using AI to help assess applications. At ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. The college essay or “personal statement” gets a lot of airtime in ...

Writing a college admissions essay is hard. But using AI could backfire badly. - Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Tero Vesalainen / iStock / Getty Every fall, high school students applying to college ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Legatt explores the intersection of education, AI, and leadership. Across the country, students are turning to AI for help ...

Este artículo está disponible en español. Léelo en español. College applications are open for the fall 2025 term, and deadlines are looming. California’s two public university systems — the University ...

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

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Direct admission is a new college enrollment approach that is being used by university systems, such as the California State ...

Parents, we’ve all seen it: Gen Z has practically turned vulnerability into an art form. Whether it’s a “get ready with me” video that turns into a therapy session or a TikTok confessional about ...

Every fall, high school students applying to college face an intimidating task: They must write a stylish, memorable essay that will boost their admissions chances. So who can blame them when they ...

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