It has been clear for some time that the American college admissions system is fundamentally flawed. Between the Common App’s monopoly over the admissions process and U.S. News & World Report's ...

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Choosing prompts and writing essays can be one of the most difficult parts of the college application process. The essays give students an opportunity to explain their interests and desires. But how ...