

Admissions officers offers tips on writing a strong college essay.
Khan Academy interviewed college admission officers from a Stanford, Yale, UVA, Brown, Dartmouth, and Georgetown. The topic was the...


Admissions officers explain what NOT to do when writing your college essay.
Khan Academy interviewed college admission officers from a bunch of schools, including Stanford, Yale, UVA, Brown, Dartmouth, and...


A Yale admissions officer reveals what she looks for in a college essay.
Yale admissions officer Marcia Landesman offers an honest assessment of the role of the personal statement and what she looks for in an...


An Inside Look at Admissions Decisions
NPR got a seat in the room as admissions offcers at Holy Cross decided whether to "admit, hold, or deny" an applicant. The NPR radio...