https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2011/09/05/does-the-college-essay-suck-the-life-out-of-boys/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:51:57 -0400<![CDATA[So it&#8217;s pouring rain here in Knoxville and I spent the afternoon reading a terrific book called Crazy U: One Dad&#8217;s Crash Course in Getting His Kid Into College. If you have a teen getting ready to apply to college, this is a great read and it&#8217;s hilarious to boot.]]>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:24:09 -0400<![CDATA[Helen Smith]]>https://pjmedia.com/helen-smith/2011/09/05/does-the-college-essay-suck-the-life-out-of-boys-n136844