The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.

This story has been updated at 1:30 p.m. ET. A trio of federal employee unions on Thursday sued the Office of Personnel Management seeking to excise essay questions recently added to most federal job ...

Sept 30 (Reuters) - Using artificial intelligence for admissions essays is often discouraged or prohibited. For aspiring attorneys hoping to land a seat at two U.S. law schools next fall, it's an ...

What inspired me to pursue an MBA? Take time to reflect on your personal and professional experiences, relationships, and goals. Did you know you wanted to pursue an MBA during your prior educational ...

The coming admissions cycle marks a turning point for Duke, as the University navigates financial pressures, federal investigations into its admissions practices and the departure of its admissions ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Students shouldn’t use AI to ...

The Office of Personnel Management last month quietly sought to backpedal on plans to evaluate federal job seekers on a series of essay questions, after critics accused the measure of politicizing the ...

New federal hiring guidelines from the White House include a series of essay questions that amount to a presidential loyalty test, critics said. The new guidelines are aimed at candidates for civil ...

Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more. Essay questions about government efficiency and President Donald Trump’s executive orders will soon be included in federal job ...

As we approach the next application deadline, we have noticed a few common questions from prospective students regarding the HBS MBA application. Check out the top 5 questions we get from applicants ...

Harvard Business School has changed its master’s in business administration application for 2024-2025, requiring applicants to answer three short, focused essays instead of one open-ended essay, the ...

Ms. Etienne is a former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris is at the halfway point between when she officially became the Democratic presidential nominee and ...