How to Write a Winning College Application Essay, Revised 4th Edition: Revised 4th Edition

Authors: Mason, Michael James
Publisher: Crown
BISAC/Subject: LAN028000, STU009000, EDU015000
ISBN: 9780307780973, Related ISBNs: 030778097X, 0761524266, 9780307780973, 9780761524267
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 224,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: Get into the College of Your Dreams
An original and creative essay is one of the keys to getting into the college you've always dreamed of, as well as to getting the financial aid you deserve. This book gives you everything you need to make your own unique talents shine in your college application essay. Even if writing is not your strong point, author Michael James Mason shows you:
·Exactly what admissions officers look for
·What works—and what doesn't, using actual student essays
·Proven techniques for writing your best essay
·Special tips for SAT and scholarship essays
·A last-minute checklist before you submit your essay
·And much more!
"Well written, very useful, and highly recommended." —Hunter's Guide to the College Guides
"Demystifies one of the most important and challenging parts of the college application process—the personal essay. . . . An invaluable resource!" —Gail Devine, director of college counseling, Louisville High School, Woodland Hills, California
"This book taught me what colleges look for in an essay and showed me how to effectively communicate my thoughts in writing." —Ryan Miller, University of Virginia graduate
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