Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Today, the Common Application ...

Every year more than a million students use the Common Application, a standardized electronic form accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, to apply to college. And every year since 1976, the Common App, ...

Students seeking admission to highly competitive colleges have a key opportunity to secure their success: their application essay. With more than 1,000 colleges utilizing the Common Application, ...