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.

The two essays most commonly associated with graduate school applications are the statement of purpose and the personal statement. This is an opportunity for you to connect more deeply with both the ...

The best essay boils down to the strongest argument. So, if you find yourself struggling to come up with one, drop the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. If you are looking for the “secret formula” for writing a “winning” ...

While the educational process is underway, it is necessary to fulfill the teacher’s tasks, write academic papers, and demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge. Suppose it is required to write a ...

My daughter is in ninth grade and is really struggling with essay writing. English, history, the subject doesn’t matter—she has a meltdown every time. She just stares at the screen and doesn’t know ...

High school students who use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to write college application or scholarship essays may not have the best chance at being selected, experts say, because the ...

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