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

ISBN-10: 0399578706
ISBN-13: 9780399578700
Category: Study Aids
Pages: 240
Language: English
Published: 2017-06-20
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Author: Alan Gelb

Description

The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process. Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process, enabling applicants to craft a meaningful and polished college admissions essay. Gelb teaches students to identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A consistent top-seller in the college prep category, Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Easy Steps has been revised to include extra information on supplemental and waitlist essays. This much-needed handbook will help applicants win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they've been accepted. For more, visit the author’s website at www.conquerthecollegeessay.com.

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