In his 21st book, out this month, Clark explains how everyday objects, clear focus and authentic voice can transform an essay ...

Starting college is exciting—but also kind of overwhelming. Between figuring out your schedule, meeting new people, and trying to survive on dorm food, you barely have time to breathe before ...

What will the College Football Playoff look like in the future? (Amy Monks/Yahoo Sports) The fact that the SEC and Big Ten haven’t rammed through the multi-AQ 4-4-2-2-1-1 format is telling.

“That’s up to two conferences,” says one high-ranking college administrator. The fact that the SEC and Big Ten haven’t rammed through the multi-AQ 4-4-2-2-1-1 format is telling. Despite ...

Students dread the application essay. Critics think it’s an exercise in fakery. Here’s why it’s worth preserving — and how to save it. Liza Libes is a writer and college counselor in New ...

In recent years, discussions about inequality in the college admissions process have focused on the use of standardized tests like the SAT. But few discussions have focused on another important ...

Substantial revision needs to be required throughout a student’s education, not just for college admissions essays. Many students struggling ... testing and now adapting curriculum to a virtual format ...

It is common knowledge that the essay portion of the SAT is optional. While some college and university admissions officers may glance at a student’s score on it – perhaps because the ...