Narrative Matters, the personal essay section of Health Affairs, publishes firsthand stories that explore the personal, ethical, and moral issues of delivering or receiving health care—and that carry ...

Your college essay is more than words on a page—it’s your voice, your values, and your story. Choosing the right topic, structure, and tone can transform it from generic to unforgettable. With the ...

Narrative essays are completely different from the tasks we get in academia more often. Narratives can be written using personal pronouns. Moreover, you don’t have to spend hours looking for relevant ...

Lake Effect contributor Bruce Campbell reflects on teaching his students outside of a hospital in an essay titled “Narrative Medicine in the time of COVID-19.” ";s: The coronavirus has transformed how ...

With test-optional admissions and AI detection tools shaping the 2026 landscape, the personal essay has become a critical factor in applications. Admissions experts emphasize vulnerability, ...

The November issue of Health Affairs features two Narrative Matters essays. A program connecting community health workers with patients in Boston shows benefits but is shuttered after funds dry up.

Every year more than a million students use the Common Application, a standardized electronic form accepted by more than 1,000 colleges, to apply to college. And every year since 1976, the Common App, ...

The college application season is upon us, and high school students everywhere are staring down at one of the most daunting tasks: the college essay. As someone who has guided countless applicants ...

Matt Whittle has experience writing and editing accessible education-related content in health, technology, nursing and business subjects. His work has been featured on Sleep.org, Psychology.org and ...

It’s a source of no small irony to read George Orwell’s essays in the closing days of this election season -- although not for the reasons one might expect. Sure, there have been plenty of Orwellian ...