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The controversy surrounding a University of Oklahoma (OU) student who received a failing grade for citing the Bible in an essay has now shifted from a supposed free-speech violation to a meticulous ...

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This story has been updated at 1:30 p.m. ET. A trio of federal employee unions on Thursday sued the Office of Personnel Management seeking to excise essay questions recently added to most federal job ...

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The coming admissions cycle marks a turning point for Duke, as the University navigates financial pressures, federal investigations into its admissions practices and the departure of its admissions ...

Here are a few points we’re looking for when it comes to these Boston College-specific essay questions. Required Essay: Please discuss how you plan to achieve your short and long term career goals ...