If you’re reading this, chances are your goal is to get into an elite school such as Stanford, Yale, or Harvard. A quick investigation into these schools reveals that the increasing number of ...

Applicants writing about volunteering for conservative organizations or even door-knocking for President Trump in their admissions essays are getting into top schools, according to college ...

A growing trend in college ... bold essays, expressing their views on conservative causes or controversial political figures. This shift has led to increased acceptance at Ivy League schools ...

U.S. News has compiled several college essay examples that helped students get into school. Shared by admissions staff or referenced from admissions websites, these essays stand out, they say ...

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