I think inventors should try writing their own provisional patent applications, even if they end up hiring a patent attorney to write the final version. Why? Because committing your thoughts to paper ...

Writing college essays that stand out is a critical step in the college admissions process. College admissions officers read thousands of essays each year, and a compelling essay can make a ...

New book, by author and college admissions counselor Katherine Cohen, helps students learn how to write college applications that stand out from the crowd. Straight A’s and perfect S.A.T. scores ...

In a guest column, Eric Greenberg, founder and president of Greenberg Educational Group, gives high school students advice on crafting a successful college application essay. His New York-based ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." At certain moments of the year, high school students who are applying to college start to worry. It’s ...

The most frequent mistake companies make when applying? They fail to focus on a single, representative example of internally grown innovation. Here’s some advice on how to produce a more compelling ...

An addendum can provide context that the rest of your application doesn't. You can also use it to explain issues of character and fitness. Keep it brief, direct and professional. Law school admissions ...

The school year may have started only a couple months ago, but college application season is in full swing. If you’re planning to apply to college this year, now is the time to start narrowing down ...

Graduate school has become increasingly expensive, and while some graduate programs offer financial support through work-study, loans, scholarships and fellowships, graduate students may still need ...

Ben Forgan (Hologram); Brandon Nicholson (left, Hidden Genius Project); Allison Robinson (Mom Project); Pramod Sajja (Paramount Software Solutions).. Photographs by Adrian Octavius Walker, Jermaine ...