“The Extended Essay makes the overall undergraduate body more creative and colorful,” she said. “Having an Extended Essay prompt allows students to present their ideas in a more freeform way, which ...

Baker compared writing an essay to a court trial. “You are the defense attorney. Your thesis is the defendant, and your readers are the jury. The introduction is your opening statement, the essay’s ...

Some are more creative, like the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University's "25 Random Things About Yourself" prompt, which asks for "a list, not an essay" about "what makes you, YOU." ...

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Kaufman believes anyone can be creative. “Creativity can be cultivated by following passions both old and new,” he said. “Try not to compare yourself to genius creators or be so focused on ...