Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps, Third Edition: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement |
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| Authors: | Gelb, Alan |
| Publisher: | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale, Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed |
| BISAC/Subject: | LAN005000, STU009000, EDU015000 |
| ISBN: | 9780399578700, Related ISBNs: 0399578692, 0399578706, 9780399578694, 9780399578700 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 240, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process.
Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process, enabling applicants to craft a meaningful and polished college admissions essay. Gelb teaches students to identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A consistent top-seller in the college prep category, Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Easy Steps has been revised to include extra information on supplemental and waitlist essays. This much-needed handbook will help applicants win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they've been accepted.
For more, visit the author’s website at www.conquerthecollegeessay.com.
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