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

by The Princeton Review

Overview

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.

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780525570172
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Series:	College Admissions Guides: General
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	336,096
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	14 Years

About the Author

The experts at The Princeton Review have been helping students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests, and provides expert advice and instruction to help parents, teachers, students, and schools navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in over 40 states and 20 countries, The Princeton Review also offers online and school-based courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring as well as online services in both admission counseling and academic homework help.

Table of Contents

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Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Identifying Your Audience 5

Chapter 2 Finding Your Perfect Topic 35

Chapter 3 Developing Your Essay 65

Chapter 4 Choosing Your Tone 89

Chapter 5 Knowing Your Drafts 115

Chapter 6 Finishing Your Application 151

Chapter 7 Going the Extra Mile 177

Appendix 1 Grammar and Writing Tips 207

Appendix 2 Sample of Successful Student Essays 231