Colleges and universities are filled with brilliant people, but not enough with the skills to communicate with and meaningfully connect with the wider public. That means sharing insights in new, ...

In editing these two volumes, George Packer reminds us that the author of the novel 1984 wrote brilliant essays.

The college application season is upon us, and high school students everywhere are staring down at one of the most daunting tasks: the college essay. As someone who has guided countless applicants ...

In late 1938, still frail after the Spanish Civil War, Orwell went to Morocco and wrote "Marrakech". Faced with a respectful column of colonial troops from Senegal, meekly serving France, he notes – ...

It’s a source of no small irony to read George Orwell’s essays in the closing days of this election season -- although not for the reasons one might expect. Sure, there have been plenty of Orwellian ...

WRITING is a difficult skill. It is for this reason that continuous writing is the bane of many students. Unlike directed writing, the students have to start from scratch and deal with content as well ...

The personal essay is an essential component of your application. How compelling it is — or isn't — can make or break your acceptance.

Use a defined format with an introduction, body and a conclusion to organize your thoughts logically Include relevant facts, examples, and explanations in each body paragraph. Also reflect on their ...