Not all colleges require essays or letters of recommendation, though they are often proven to increase chances of acceptance.

The college does not require essays, and officials expect that most students will be able to fill out the applications in less than half an hour.

These applications typically waive the application fee, don't require essays, and assure an admittance decision within a shortened amount of time.

Some programmes require essays and academic and/or professional recommendations.

Admittance to the program is highly selective and requires a high enough score on a Mathematics/English Standardized Test and compelling short essays regarding motivation for application.

But for students with unimpressive numbers, a glimmer of hope comes from Alan Sabal, associate director of admissions for City College, whose honors program requires essays.

The application process takes time and effort, often requiring essays and interviews.

A new section in the 3 1/2-hour exam, which has until now asked only multiple choice questions, will require written essays to demonstrate students' analytical ability.

The nominations, which required written essays supporting those designated, were submitted by 300 Westchester employers.

He did, finishing the applications (which didn't require essays) in less than 20 minutes each.