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Helping applicants navigate the intricate yet vitally important essay process at elite schools such as Stanford — a university that enrolls students from all 50 states and 52 countries and has an admission rate less than five percent — this go-to guide helps prospective students see for themselves what it takes to be admitted to selective programs at colleges nationwide. Along with the 50 essay examples that give a detailed analysis of the strengths and even weaknesses of each essay, there are tips from college admission officers and successful applicants and a description of the 25 essay mistakes that guarantee failure. For highly judicious colleges, the essay is one of the most important factors in whether students are admitted or rejected, yet this resource, from a pair of award-winning authors and college application gurus, will help readers temper their fears and inspire their writing.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: 25 Essay Mistakes that Guarantee Failure
Chapter 2: Stanford Admissions Officer Q&A
Chapter 3: Academic Passion
Chapter 4: Books/Literature
Chapter 5: Career
Chapter 6: Challenges
Chapter 7: Community Service
Chapter 8: Family
Chapter 9: Heritage and Identity
Chapter 10: Humor
Chapter 11: An Influential Person
Chapter 12: Issues
Chapter 13: Leadership
Chapter 14: Personal Growth
Chapter 15: Talent
Chapter 16: Travel
Chapter 17: Stanford Profile Questions
Chapter 18: Advice on Topics from Stanford Students
Chapter 19: Advice on Writing from Stanford Students
Chapter 20: What I Learned from Writing the Essay
About the Authors
