Even in a typical year, Aug. 1 is a big day for college admissions. It’s launch day for the Common App, the 1,000-member platform for college applications, and the beginning of many months of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Common Application, which is accepted by nearly 900 schools, including some colleges located outside the U.S., helps ...

Students have a perfect opportunity, through the Common App Essay, to share any “story” of their life. Other than the Activities section, which is tightly limited by word count, the essay is the only ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. This week, the Common Application ...

The Common Application is set to launch today with a slate of changes, some of which are meant to help its 1,000 member institutions adapt to a changing admissions landscape. In May the company ...