The most challenging part of college applications is typically writing essays.

An increasing number of colleges have policies on how applicants can use GenAI tools in their admissions essays, but most still do not.

Writing an essay in English doesn’t have to be stressful - especially with the right tools. In this lesson, Claire shows you how to use ChatGPT to plan, organize, and refine your essays while still ...

My mom and I have a complicated relationship, which I explored in my college apps — but admissions experts advise against ...

As academic expectations continue to rise, college students are increasingly seeking guided writing support. In 2025, ...

This essay is excerpted from a new Chronicle special report, “Leading in the AI Era,” available in the Chronicle Store.

At a high school in Queens, New York, one teacher challenges his students to write essays without help from artificial ...

Lilli Timpe, Mercedes Drummond and Noah Whitlow were top winners in the annual contest for the best-written essays turned in to Composition I or II classes during the 2024 spring and fall semesters.

I’m tapped out. My weekly column is due, and the tank is empty. At least, this time, it’s for a good reason. I’ve been sandwiched between three other writers, playing copy editor and devil’s advocate ...

Alison Griffin is a policy strategist and journalist specializing in postsecondary education and workforce development. She ...

We need thoughtful commentary on tech’s implications for learning. John McWhorter’s shrug of an Atlantic essay was anything but.