Complete Guide to College Application Essays: Essential Tips for Making Your Writing Stand Out, Annotated edition

THE COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY, MADE EASY. This user-friendly guide gives struggling students the step-by-step writing help they need to perfect the writing on their college applications, from the all-important personal essays to the supplemental material like short answer questions and resumes. Applying to college can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to crafting the perfect application. There´s a lot of pressure to submit something unique and cohesive both for the all-important college essay and all of your other written supplements. This book takes you from blank page to submitted application with step-by-step guidance on the most effective ways to complete this daunting process! We´ve packed these pages with practical exercises and annotated samples that model good and bad techniques, and included tips from real admissions officers. This complete guide provides: A firsthand look into different review processes, plus editing guidelines to help you think like an essay reader. Step-by-step methods for breaking down a prompt. Brainstorming techniques to help you find the right story to share. Tried-and-true advice to get you outlining and drafting your essay with confidence. Annotated essays to demonstrate writing dos and don´ts. Guidance on additional written content (like short answer questions and resumes) for a completely polished application.