The word essay comes from the French word ‘essayer’ meaning ‘to try’ or ‘to attempt’. A French writer called Michel de Montaigne invented the essay in Europe as his ‘attempt’ to write about himself ...

In such a task, the instructors will look for the student's general writing ability as well as their ability to organize their thoughts and ideas to make a persuasive argument. This organization of ...

Though it isn't a golden ticket, a strong transfer essay may boost an applicant's odds of admission. In a 2018 National Association for College Admission Counseling survey, 41.5% of colleges polled ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by John Cook on Jun 12, 2014 at 11:03 ...

If you applied during the 2021-22 school year, please send us your essay about money, work, social class or related issues. If we publish yours, we’ll pay you. By Ron Lieber We don’t talk enough about ...