The Seattle Times just published my perspective on the college admissions essay, post-COVID and SCOTUS obliterating affirmative action in admissions. Here it is: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/the-rise-of-the-confessional-college-essay/
The fine folks at the Common Application have released (and tweaked) their essay prompts. Here they are! 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this...
