(back cover) FOUR STEPS TO SUCCESS-- Assess your reading audience and determine what they're looking for Avoid topics and ideas they've seen too many times Gather your material and identify your theme Write your first draft, and then revise and edit it until it's perfect Read the model essays in this book and get ideas and direction for the winning essay that you too can write. Each was written by a successful Ivy League college applicant. Many essays come with critical comments that point out their strengths and weaknesses. You'll also find practical advice from student who have been accepted by several of the nation's most competitive college--what they did right, how many rewrites they needed, where they looked for outside help, and much more. Open this book and get started on your rewarding journey to the college of your choice. The authors of this book work for IvyEssays, and Internet-based company that offers editing and consulting services to prospective college and graduate school students. Read Less