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 at
colleges nationwide. Along with the 50 essay examples that give a
detailed analysis of the strengths and even weaknesses of each essay,
there are tips from college admission officers and successful applicants
and a description of the 25 essay mistakes that guarantee failure. For
highly judicious colleges, the essay is one of the most important
factors in whether students are admitted or rejected, yet this resource,
from a pair of award-winning authors and college application gurus, will
help readers temper their fears and inspire their writing.