New components of the US university application

Increasingly, US universities and colleges are trying new ways to get to know prospective students. Here are some tips to approach the video essay, diversity statement, and other new components.

Braingain Magazine Essay Competition Winner

Earlier in the year, we asked our student readers to write their interpretation of this quote: The direction in which education starts a man (person), will determine his future life – Plato, The Republic. Here's what followed...

Tackling the supplement essays

In the seventh of her 12-part series, Katherine Mehta talks about supplement essays - what they are and how you should tackle them.

Essays by Real University of Washington Pre-Law Students

Most law schools require a personal statement. Others may allow a diversity statement and/or an addendum.

Announcing the BrainGain Magazine 2016 Essay Competition Winners

It was a tough task to pick the top three essays from so many great entries! Congratulations to our winners!

Develop Your Essay Writing Skills

As students we are not taught that an essay is composed of both content and style. So how do we develop this skill before applying to university?

Announcing BrainGain Magazine Essay Competition Winners 2018

We received many great entries which made it tough to pick the top three essays. Congratulations to our winners!

Demystifying The College Essay

Scared of those college application essays that must be written if you're applying to university abroad? Start early, write numerous drafts, and choose a topic that allows you to talk about yourself, advises University of Chicago rising freshman Hassaan Ejaz.

Announcing the BrainGain Magazine - Care for Air Essay Competition Winners

We received many great entries which made it tough to pick the top three essays. Congratulations to our winners!

How to write a unique law school essay

The essay shouldn’t necessarily be a “Here is why I want to be a lawyer essay,” but there should be some indication as to why you are interested in a legal career. Tell the admissions committee something about yourself and your life. Use prose to draw readers in and keep them interested, says Derek Meeker, a senior law school consultant.