An email cover letter is essential for making a strong first impression and showcasing your unique contributions to potential employers. Key elements like a captivating subject line, professional ...

Application Writing is the process of drafting a formal request to someone in an authoritative position to seek permission, ask for something, or apply for a post. An application is written in the ...

At Bucknell, we can assure you that a real human being (at least two, actually) will review your entire application, including your essay, and that they (not computers) will decide if you get in.

Show your personality. Focus on personal experiences when choosing a topic. Prioritize strong editing while staying true to your voice. College application essays are where you can demonstrate your ...

My role as a college admissions professional includes answering lots of questions related to the college search process. Questions often revolve around majors and minors, general curriculum ...

Question: The only standard advice I have received about the writing sample for job applications is: “Stay within the page limit.” But surely there is better advice than that. And how much leeway ...

You're a runner. You're applying to college. You want to write your application essay about running. Stop. Ask: Is what you're going to say about running different from what thousands of other ...

Summer break is around the bend, which means you and many other students are likely to be looking for a job or internship. If you have never worked a job or submitted an application before, it can be ...

Changes are afoot in standardized testing for law school applicants, from the end of logic games on the LSAT to the emergence of JD-Next as a rising alternative to the LSAT or GRE. Likewise, the LSAT ...

This workshop is sponsored by the UAB English Department. It is named in honor of Dr. Ada Long, founding director of the UAB Honors Program, Professor of English, and lifelong advocate for community ...