When asked to write a synthesis essay, many students question the word “synthesis.” What does it mean to synthesize? Well, the dictionary tells us that synthesis is the combination of ideas to form a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. The college essay or “personal statement” gets a lot of airtime in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brennan Barnard writes about the nuances of college admission. What if you were limited to 650 words to write your memoir? Upon ...

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

The genre is often maligned for being formulaic and melodramatic, but it’s more important than you think. By Nell Freudenberger Most high school seniors approach the college essay with dread. Either ...