Written by a college admissions expert, Write Your Way into College: College Admissions Essay is designed to guide you through the most anxiety-producing part of the college application process - the personal essay. The essay is your chance to stand out from other applicants and let admissions representatives know why you’d be an asset to their school. This book provides all the practice, review, and strategies you need to write a great application essay!
This comprehensive book includes: - Strategies for finding your perfect essay-writing voice - Help selecting an essay topic that stands out from the crowd - Step-by-step instruction for how to plan and write your essay - Common essay mistakes to avoid - Sample essays with expert evaluation
CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1: What Is a Great Essay, and Why Is It So Important? Chapter 2: Choosing Your Story - The Reverse Approach Chapter 3: Selecting and Working With a Topic Chapter 4: The Writing Process Chapter 5: Essay Writing Workshop - Part One Chapter 6: Essay Writing Workshop - Part Two Chapter 7: Finalizing and Submitting the Essay Chapter 8: Putting It All Together: What Works, and What Doesn’t Appendix A: Online and Print College Admissions Resources Appendix B: Colleges that Accept the Common Application