"Keep in mind that the admissions officer is some dude lying on a couch reading your essay at 10 PM." As high school seniors prepare their college essays, they are often pressured to compose a story ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. The college essay has been a common, central part of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Manno writes on education, workforce training, and career pathways. Graduates believe they are college ready. Evidence suggests ...