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 ...

College applicants worry about sharing their race, gender and immigration status.

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

Every year more than a million students use the Common Application, a standardized electronic form accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, to apply to college. And every year since 1976, the Common App, ...

Most high school students applying to college start out by completing the Common Application that is accepted by more than 900 colleges. It requires one essay, and students can choose from a variety ...

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 ...

Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it. Reflect on a moment when your actions made a difference for others. Describe one of your passions and why it lights you up. These aren't ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. I decided to put the program’s ...