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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you are planning to apply for an arts, science, law, research or other master’s course, the process can seem lengthy and daunting. This is especially true when you are in the middle of your ...

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 ...

Applying for scholarships is a lot like applying to college. In most cases, you need to fill out an application, gather letters of recommendation and write one or more essays. But since your goal is ...

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

Writing an application to obtain a grant or funding, in support of a project or business initiative, requires research, clarity of thought, and logical reasoning. With so many considerations and ...