The College Application Essay, 6th Ed.
The College Application Essay, 6th Ed.

Author: Sarah Myers McGinty

Publisher: College Board

Published: 2015-07-07

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1457304317

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This popular guide helps students write essays that win admission Winning college application essays take admission officers beyond the numbers and shows them what the students really care about, how they think, and who they really are. But even the best of students can be daunted by the task. This easy-to-follow guide provides the tools to tell a memorable story. Updated to reflect recent changes to the all-important Common Application, which nearly all applicants to competitive colleges use, this book provides a clear path to an essay that says, "Pick me!" Features: -Best approaches to the new Common Application questions -Clues to how colleges read essays -Simple steps for successful drafts -Revision strategies -Quick fixes for procrastinators -The right role of parents in the process Critiques of actual sample essays guide students toward the best practices and away from common mistakes. No other book on this topic has this breadth and depth of expertise.

The College Application Essay
The College Application Essay

Author: Sarah Myers McGinty

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2012-07-17

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0874479878

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"The 25th- anniversary edition of this best-selling guide gives students simple strategies to maximize the opportunity to "tell us about yourself." Updated to reflect the experience college applicants face today, this book provides a clear path to an essay that says, "Pick me!""--

The College Application Essay, 6th Ed.
The College Application Essay, 6th Ed.

Author: Sarah Myers McGinty

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2015-07-07

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1457304287

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This popular guide helps students write essays that win admission Winning college application essays take admission officers beyond the numbers and shows them what the students really care about, how they think, and who they really are. But even the best of students can be daunted by the task. This easy-to-follow guide provides the tools to tell a memorable story. Updated to reflect recent changes to the all-important Common Application, which nearly all applicants to competitive colleges use, this book provides a clear path to an essay that says, "Pick me!" Features: -Best approaches to the new Common Application questions -Clues to how colleges read essays -Simple steps for successful drafts -Revision strategies -Quick fixes for procrastinators -The right role of parents in the process Critiques of actual sample essays guide students toward the best practices and away from common mistakes. No other book on this topic has this breadth and depth of expertise.

College Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition
College Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition

Author: The Princeton Review

Publisher: Princeton Review

Published: 2015-02-03

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0804125791

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No one knows colleges better than The Princeton Review! Not sure how to tackle the scariest part of your college application—the personal essays? Get a little inspiration from real-life examples of successful essays that scored! In College Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition, you’ll find: • More than 100 real essays written by 90 unique college hopefuls applying to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and other top schools—along with their stats and where they ultimately got in • Tips and advice on avoiding common grammatical mistakes • Q&A with admissions pros from 20 top colleges, including Connecticut College, Cooper Union, The University of Chicago, and many more This 6th edition includes application essays written by students who enrolled at the following colleges: Amherst College Barnard College Brown University Bucknell University California Institute of Technology Claremont McKenna College Cornell University Dartmouth College Duke University Georgetown University Harvard College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Northwestern University Pomona College Princeton University Smith College Stanford University Swarthmore College Wellesley College Wesleyan University Yale University

College Essays that Made a Difference
College Essays that Made a Difference

Author: Princeton Review (Firm)

Publisher: Princeton Review

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780375427855

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Presents examples of 104 real essays by college hopefuls, along with advice from admission officers from top universities on what they look for when evaluating essays and applicants.

Law School Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition
Law School Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition

Author: The Princeton Review

Publisher: Princeton Review

Published: 2015-02-10

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 080412583X

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The inside word on law school admissions. To get into a top law school, you need more than high LSAT scores and excellent grades—you also need a personal statement that shines. Law School Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition, gives you the tools to craft just that. This book includes: • 70 real essays written by 63 unique law students attending Columbia, Harvard, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, and other top law schools—along with each applicant’s test scores, GPA, and admissions profile • An overview of law school admissions and tips for prepping your applications • Insider advice: Interviews with admissions pros at 17 top law schools, including Berkeley, Northwestern, UCLA, and many more Law School Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition, includes essays written by students who enrolled at the following law schools: American University Washington College of Law Boston College Law School Boston University School of Law Columbia University School of Law Cornell University School of Law Duke University School of Law Emory University School of Law Georgetown University Law Center Harvard University Law School New York University School of Law Northwestern University School of Law The University of Chicago Law School University of Michigan Law School University of Pennsylvania Law School University of Virginia Law School Yale University Law School

African American Student's Guide to College Success
African American Student's Guide to College Success

Author: F. Erik Brooks

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2015-10-21

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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This encouraging guide coaches African American and first-generation college students on strategies for maximizing their experiences and success on university campuses. Marked gaps in academic achievements continue to exist between white and black students on college campuses in America. This motivational book, with contributions from academic role models from within the African American community, provides tools to help ethnically diverse students choose the best college, improve their study skills, and cope with academic anxiety. From college selection to graduation, this practical resource provides firsthand accounts of successful college experiences and the strategies used by former students to obtain their degrees. This work is divided into four parts. After an introductory section that addresses how to find the right college for aspiring students, the second part discusses the culture of an academic environment and reveals what incoming students may discover on a new campus. The third section introduces the language and lingo used in college settings. Finally, the guide concludes with conversations with successful African Americans who have achieved their undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The content also features a helpful college and university directory.

The College Application Essay
The College Application Essay

Author: Sarah McGinty

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781737697107

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Application essays need to say "Pick me" and the best will take admission officers beyond the numbers to show who you are, how you think, and what you will add to the in-coming class. And looked at correctly, you will find you've done this before...many times. Updated to reflect recent changes to the application format, this easy-to-follow guide provides the tools to deliver a successful and memorable essay. Features:?Best approaches to all the essay and supplement questions?Insight into how admission personnel evaluate essays?Simple steps for successful drafts?Revision strategies?Quick fixes for procrastinators?The right role of parents in the process?Guidance for transfers, international students, veterans, and ex-pats?Best practices and common mistakes?Critiques of samples essays and supplement answersThis is the 7th edition of McGinty's classic guide to the application essay process. Her work in secondary education, admissions, and as a writing instructor at Harvard University give this guide unique breadth and depth of expertise.

The College Application Essay
The College Application Essay

Author: Sarah Myers McGinty

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2004-08-16

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 0874477115

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Offers techniques and advice on writing the college application essay, discussing prewriting, drafting, editing, and focusing on the question.