Tucked away at the back of many college applications is a blank page headed with a benign invitation to “tell us about yourself.” A part of the admissions process since the post-World War II explosion ...

With deadlines looming, it’s the time of year when students get in a frenzy about writing the all-important college application essay. Their angst is not misplaced. The essay was rated of ...

At Bucknell, we can assure you that a real human being (at least two, actually) will review your entire application, including your essay, and that they (not computers) will decide if you get in.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover international business education. Harvard Business School announced a surprising departure from its single, open-ended ...