Full Description
This book is a guide for students writing their college admissions essays, primarily the 650-word Common App essay and supplementary essays that many schools require as part of their admission applications. With more students applying to college, and those students applying to more schools than ever before, college admission selection is far more competitive than in the past and the college essay is a key component.
We offer suggestions on good topics to write about without getting too specific (and just as importantly what not to write about), vital tips on writing approach, grammar, and usage. This guide can be for anyone who wants to write better, more clearly and crisply. If used properly, this book will help you craft a readable, interesting essay that will attract the college admissions reader by giving you a creative voice and the means to express yourself. No guarantees, but it just might make a difference in the final admission process.
Contents
Epigraph
Preface
Introduction
Starting Out: Confronting the Blank Screen
The First Step: Picking a Prompt
What To Do and What Not To Do When You Begin Writing
More Advice As You Write
The Prompts and Some Illustrative Essays
The Supplemental Essay
Special Creative Questions
Special Usage Rules for College Essays
Special Usage Rules II
Editing
An Interview With An Experienced College Counselor
You Hit the Submit Button, Now What?
What If You Don't Get Your First Choice? Hint: Life Doesn't End
