Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement

Author: Alan - Alan Gelb - Gelb
ISBN 10: 1580089100
ISBN 13: 9781580089104
Edition: 1ST
Release: 2008-03-01
Format: Paperback (208 pages)
List Price: $11.95
Tags: Health, Mind & Body, Self-Help,
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Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's holistic strategy and reassuring voice takes out the intimidation factor. Students will identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A much-needed supplement to other college entrance guides, this useful handbook will help students win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they've been accepted. A guide to crafting a meaningful and polished college admissions essay that expresses the applicant's unique personality, strengths, and goals. Step-by-step instructions lead students from idea to initial draft, through revisions, and to a final version ready for submission. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 69 percent of high school graduates enroll in college.ReviewsPublisher's Weekly, March 24th 2008: Included in test prep/college feature article

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