50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays : Includes Advice from College Admissions Officers and the 25 Essay Mistakes That Guarantee Failure

The powerful tools in this invaluable resource equip students with the skills to write successful entrance essays for top-notch universities. The strengths and weaknesses of 50 application compositions from Ivy League schools, as well as Caltech, Duke, MIT, Stanford, and University of Chicago, are analyzed in detail, highlighting techniques to emulate and mistakes to avoid.