Strong writing and communication skills are highly sought after by most employers. Whether crafting short emails or lengthy annual reports, many workers use their writing skills every day. And for an ...

Q: I frequently see ads that ask for writing samples, along with the résumé and cover letter. I have hesitated to respond to these job ads because I’m not sure what kinds of things I should submit.

When you need to go really deep on a subject, e-books and whitepapers are your go-to. These are longer, more detailed pieces ...

There’s no better way to build an audience than writing online. Creating the habit of showing up and hitting publish will serve you well for everything in your professional future. But there’s a wrong ...

Changes are afoot in standardized testing for law school applicants, from the end of logic games on the LSAT to the emergence of JD-Next as a rising alternative to the LSAT or GRE. Likewise, the LSAT ...

This guide is intended to provide some guidance to help you in submitting a successful portfolio to either place into 102 (placement portfolio) or obtain credit-by-exam (CBE) for 102. While there are ...

Admission for Yale creative writing courses remains exceptionally competitive, even as the English department says it will take steps to make its offering more accessible. The department has seen ...

Julie Young is an experienced financial writer and editor. She specializes in financial analysis in capital planning and investment management. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, ...

Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology applicants should upload a writing sample no longer than 20 pages such as a term paper or an excerpt from a BA or MA thesis. Writing samples are optional, but ...

The following are actual responses to some of our recent submissions to the Online Writing Lab, although the names have been changed to maintain the anonymity of student writers. You can expect ...