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More and more universities and colleges are looking beyond grade point averages and standardized test scores to choose their incoming freshman. What criteria do these institutions of higher education use as their litmus test--the college application essay. But will your average high school essay do the job? When competing against thousands of qualified candidates a college applicant needs more than an introduction, three paragraphs, and a conclusion...
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English
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Tell your story and connect with the college of your dreams for admission and financial aid
"If everyone wrote essays like this, admissions officers would have to take every student's essay seriously."
—Steve LeMenager, founder of Edvice Princeton and former director of admission at Princeton University
"With patience, contagious confidence, and plenty of real-life examples, Carol illuminates a process
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English
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“How to Write an Effective College Application Essay: The Inside Scoop for Students”, Second Edition, is a short, easy-to-follow guide for anyone applying to college (and their parents!). Authors Kim Lifton and Susan Knoppow share practical tips and insight from their decades of experience as writers, writing teachers, and college essay experts. They define the essay, explain it within the context of the entire application process, and provide...
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Routledge
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"The college admissions landscape and the steps to apply can be overwhelming and confusing! This mini guide is a quick resource highlighting key components to consider in the effort to decode and demystify the college application process for the college-bound student and their family. Covering topics such as essential application components, standardizing testing, personal statements, and financial aid, Surviving the College Application Process is...
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SuperCollege, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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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. Along with the 50 essay examples that give a detailed analysis of the strengths and even weaknesses of each...
18) Watsamatta U: the Get-a-grip guide to staying sane during your child`s college application process
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Chandler House Press
Pub. Date
2002
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English
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SuperCollege
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Contains 50 essays with analysis from successful Ivy League applicants, tips on how to select the best topic, what Ivy League admission officers want to see in your essay, 25 mistakes that guarantee failure and tips from Ivy League students on how to write a successful essay"--