Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays - Brossura

Tanabe, Gen; Tanabe, Kelly

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ISBN 10: 1617601292 ISBN 13: 9781617601293

Casa editrice: Supercollege Llc, 2017

Riassunto

Students will prepare powerful and successful admission essays with the tools provided in this invaluable, newly-updated resource for the college-bound. Examples of 50 real essays are included, discussing such topics as leadership, personal obstacles, athletics, public service, special talents, and future goals. The strengths and successes of each example are analyzed, as well as the inspirations of each writer. A comprehensive writing workshop provides tips toward selecting topics, developing stories, editing drafts, and applying finishing touches. Further examples of 12 unsuccessful essays, a list of 25 easy mistakes to avoid, and new interviews with admissions officers are presented to help would-be entrants avoid costly blunders.

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Critical Acclaim for Authors Gen and Kelly Tanabe

"Helps students gain the necessary edge that will make their applications stand out."
—David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson School

"Upbeat, well-organized and engaging, this comprehensive tool is an exceptional investment for the college-bound."
—Publishers Weekly

"What's even better than all the top-notch tips is that the book is written in a cool, conversational way."
—College Bound Magazine

"Offers advice on writing a good entrance essay—start to finish."
—Town & Country Magazine

L'autore:

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 14 books including The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges, The Ultimate Scholarship Book, and How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Northern California.

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• Editore: Supercollege Llc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1617601292
• ISBN 13: 9781617601293
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 6
• Numero di pagine: 224