Perhaps the essay is no longer the genuine gauge of ability that it once was. "The hand-wringing that went along with the long essay, which has become the icon

Perhaps the essay is no longer the genuine gauge of ability that it once was. "The hand-wringing that went along with the long essay, which has become the icon of the college application, has spawned a cottage industry of consultants, companies that edit students’ essays, and overnight camps where students can seek help."