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Get into the College of Your Dreams
An original and creative essay is one of the keys to getting into the college you’ve always dreamed of, as well as to getting the financial aid you deserve. This book gives you everything you need to make your own unique talents shine in your college application essay. Even if writing is not your strong point, author Michael James Mason shows you:
·Exactly what admissions officers look for
·What works—and what doesn’t, using actual student essays
·Proven techniques for writing your best essay
·Special tips for SAT and scholarship essays
·A last-minute checklist before you submit your essay
·And much more!
“Well written, very useful, and highly recommended.” —Hunter’s Guide to the College Guides
“Demystifies one of the most important and challenging parts of the college application process—the personal essay. . . . An invaluable resource!” —Gail Devine, director of college counseling, Louisville High School, Woodland Hills, California
“This book taught me what colleges look for in an essay and showed me how to effectively communicate my thoughts in writing.” —Ryan Miller, University of Virginia graduateAmazon.com Review
When there are kids out there reading How to Write a Winning College Application Essay and taking author Michael James Mason’s College Essay Workshop, you can hardly afford to be left behind. Mason’s method requires a lot of hard work, but, as he says in his introduction, “There is no shortcut to writing an essay you are proud to send to the colleges of your choice.” Mason recommends putting aside two hours a night for two weeks straight to accomplish this onerous task, which in the long run isn’t much of a hardship, considering the possible payoff. During those two weeks, you will come upon your best subject matter by exploring 26 different aspects of yourself. “You don’t have to be a star scholar or a superhero to write a great application essay,” Mason says. “You just have to show on paper that you know some things about yourself and that your life has meaning and perspective.” Mason knows what admissions officers are looking for, and he knows what they dread (he happens to be married to one). This terrific book also includes insightful chapters on the SAT II: Writing Test, financial-aid essays, and graduate-school application essays. –Jane Steinberg

How to Write a Winning College Application Essay, Revised 4th Edition

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Strategies from a noted educational consultant on how to ease the pressure, ace the essay, and gain admission into your top-choice school

Getting into college has become fiercely competitive, which makes the personal-essay part of the application process even more important–and stressful. But stop worrying! In Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day, Elizabeth Wissner-Gross–a top educational strategist in this area who counsels students at schools across the country–breaks down the harrowing ordeal of essay writing into manageable steps, leaving you with a fresh, polished, stand-out piece that admissions officers will love to read. Inside you’ll find

• exercises to help you select an essay topic inspired by your most notable achievements–and winning a Nobel Prize needn’t be one of them
• timed chapters (including snack breaks) to help you brainstorm, create, and critique your essay in only five hours
• sample essays and grading criteria so that you can play the admissions officer–and know what you’re up against
• advice on which writing techniques will score you points–and which could potentially sink your chances

Accessible, savvy, and written with a student’s needs and concerns in mind, Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day gives you all the tools you need to compose an original, professional essay that will help you turn your dream school into a well-deserved reality.

Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day

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Revised edition of a classic bestseller, previous editions have sold over 100,000 copies, that helps college-bound students write great application essays.

This new edition of the classic bestseller is a treasure for students who want to write vivid, distinctive essays and personal statements to support their college applications. The College Application Essay builds on what students have already learned in high school to strengthen their writing skills, and then applies those lessons to college applications in particular. In a friendly, conversational tone, the guide helps students find their voice and be “heard” on paper by emphasizing both the thinking process and the technical work of writing.

This revised edition includes dozens of current essay questions and topics, with multiple response strategies; advice from admissions directors and guidance professionals, who offer wisdom and insights about how applicants’ essays are evaluated; and sample essyas written by real students. A new guide for parents shows how they can support – without interfering in – the writing process.
Amazon.com Review
Sarah Myers McGinty wants you to keep the college-application process in perspective. Don’t panic, she says. “The goal of this process is not to sell an ideal image of yourself. It is to find the right school for you.” But of course once you’ve found that school, you do have to convince its admissions officers that the school wants you as much as you want it. McGinty’s The College Application Essay discusses such topics as recommendation letters and college interviews, but its main focus is the essay. Essay questions vary from school to school (this book is loaded with specific examples), but McGinty groups them into three categories: the “tell us about yourself” question, the “why do you want to attend this particular school” question, and “the creative question” (which asks you to comment on an issue, a hero, a book, a quotation, the future, or the like). How you write is as important as what you write, and whatever you do, don’t get someone else to write it for you. “Admission people usually can tell,” warns McGinty. “If they mark the essay ‘DDI,’ they’ve concluded that ‘Daddy did it.’”

McGinty also gives some attention to non-traditional, or “high risk,” essays. While not for everyone, the high-risk essay can work wonders when you chances of getting into a given school are slim. “We’ll take a risk for the right reason,” says Simmons College admissions dean Deborah Wright, and perhaps you should, too. After all, says McGinty, “I am sure in the final hours of committee meetings on ‘gray zone’ applications, no one has ever said, ‘Hey, wait a minute, what about that kid who wrote the essay about his family?’” –Jane Steinberg

The College Application Essay, Revised Edition

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Vital information for every college applicant. A former Ivy League admissions officer provides tough and funny advice on coming up with the best essay possible.

On Writing the College Application Essay: The Key to Acceptance and the College of your Choice

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Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb’s holistic strategy and reassuring voice takes out the intimidation factor. Students will identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A much-needed supplement to other college entrance guides, this useful handbook will help students win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they’ve been accepted.

Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement