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Presents advice on writing a college application essay, with commentary from college admission officers and more than fifty examples of essays from successful applicants, with an analysis on the strengths and weaknesses of each essay.
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Updated with much new material, this book presents approximately 50 model college admission essays that will inspire students who must prepare original essays of their own as part of today’s college entrance process. Students will also find extensive advice on the do’s and don’ts for writing a successful essay plus instruction on the process of organizing ideas, writing a rough draft, then re-writing a final finished essay for presentation. The book’s model essays come from successful Ivy League college applicants, and each is supplemented with critical comments pointing out its strengths and weaknesses. Essays cover many categories, including sports, work experiences, ethnicity, cross-cultural experiences, and much more.
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