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.