“The secret to writing a great college admissions essay” by Liza Libes (Ideas, April 27) should be required reading for every high school senior aspiring to college. As an English teacher for more ...

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As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen ...

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” ...