College application season is in full swing! It is good advice to start early on your college applications so that you can be sure to have all the required documents together and submitted well ahead ...

In today’s competitive job market, the best cover letter can be the key to unlocking your next career opportunity. Whether you’re aiming for a six-figure position or looking to advance within your ...

If you're buying a home and your lender asks for a letter of explanation (LOE), it doesn't necessarily mean you’re in trouble. Lenders often request letters of explanation to clear up simple details ...

If the college you applied to Early Decision deferred your application, but you still want to be considered in Regular Decision, you should probably write a letter of continued interest right away.

This is the second of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Previously the series explored what to do “Before You ...

Some professional schools request a "Dean's Letter of Good Standing" (or simply a "Letter of Good Standing") in their application process. If a Dean's Letter is required by any of your schools, pay ...

Wondering if you really need to submit a cover letter? Here's the truth about this part of the job application process. Some experts say that the cover letter is dead. Others vehemently disagree. But ...

If your credit report has any negative history, or if there is something in your mortgage application that requires more information, a lender may ask you to submit a "letter of explanation." This isn ...