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 ...

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

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 ...

College application essays are where you can demonstrate your writing skills and let your unique voice shine. “They’re such ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. At certain moments of the year, high school students who are applying to ...

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 ...

The Common Application — widely used by high school seniors for admissions to nearly 500 colleges and universities, — has just released its essay prompts for 2015-16, and some things have changed from ...

In an article published on Monday, I describe the rise of the Common Application, which has become a powerful force in college admissions, with more than 500 member colleges. In the past, the ...