Students typically fill out the “Common App,” which is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges and universities. Most of the questions are straightforward, with the exception of the Activities section ...

Students facing the college application process typically dread one component: the Common App essay. Students are presented with six essay prompts, as well as a seventh option, which is “topic of your ...

Carter Osborne started a side hustle tutoring students on their college admissions essays in 2017. The Stanford graduate shared his recommendations for students looking to ace their personal essays.