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College Admission Essays For Dummies


College Admission Essays For Dummies


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von: Jessica Brenner

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 28.09.2021
ISBN/EAN: 9781119828358
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 352

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<p><b>College is supposed to be fun, remember? Take the stress out of the admissions process with expert advice on writing personal essays.</b></p> <p>College can be an absolute blast. But making it into your dream school is no easy feat. Don't be intimidated—<i>College Admission Essays For Dummies</i> is here to alleviate your anxieties and help you craft an unforgettable personal essay with the potential to impress any admissions committee.</p> <p>This helpful guide walks you through every step of the writing process, from brainstorming and prep to the final polishes and submission. You'll learn how to make your essay stand out from the ocean of other applicants and get your personality to pop off the page.</p> <p>In addition to stellar examples of essays that got their writers into their first-choice schools, you'll get the inside scoop on how to:</p> <ul> <li>Use writing to transform you from a statistic into a compelling and attractive candidate</li> <li>Illustrate who you are through vivid storytelling and self-reflection</li> <li>Deal with writer's block and essay anxiety to get the most out of your time</li> <li>Learn about the most common question types and get your admissions officer's attention with your short answers</li> </ul> <p>With colleges around the country beginning to discount the impact of SAT and ACT scores, the personal essay is more important than ever. <i>College Admission Essays For Dummies</i> is the up-to-date roadmap you need to navigate your way to the perfect college essay.</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Putting Yourself on Paper 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Becoming More Than a Statistic: What the Essay Does for You 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Exploring the Subject of the Essay — You 21</p> <p>Chapter 3: Beginning to Self-Reflect 33</p> <p><b>Part 2: Organizing Your Thoughts 47</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Writing as Process, Not Product 49</p> <p>Chapter 5: Storming Your Brain: Idea-Gathering Techniques 59</p> <p>Chapter 6: Steering Clear of Potential Landmines 81</p> <p><b>Part 3: Writing the Rough Draft 95</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Writing for the Tired, the Poor (The Admissions Office) 97</p> <p>Chapter 8: Building a Structure to Support Your Ideas 111</p> <p>Chapter 9: Showing, Not Telling, Your Story 129</p> <p>Chapter 10: Leading with Your Best Shot 149</p> <p>Chapter 11: Constructing Good Paragraphs 159</p> <p>Chapter 12: Going Out with a Bang: The Conclusion 171</p> <p>Chapter 13: Overcoming Writer’s Block 183</p> <p><b>Part 4: I’d Like to Finish Before Retirement Age: The Final Draft 193</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Leaving a Good Impression 195</p> <p>Chapter 15: Smoothing the Rough Edges: Polishing the Essay 207</p> <p>Chapter 16: Navigating the Submission Process 219</p> <p><b>Part 5: Analyzing Questions from Real Applications 229</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Composing Essays Starring You 231</p> <p>Chapter 18: Describing Significant Strangers and Friends: Essays about Other People 253</p> <p>Chapter 19: Focusing on More Essay Question Types 265</p> <p>Chapter 20: Getting the Most out of Short Answers 277</p> <p><b>Part 6: The Part of Tens 289</b></p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten False Beliefs about College Essays 291</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Great Essays to Inspire You 297</p> <p>Chapter 23: Ten Absolute Musts for College Essays 303</p> <p>Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Writing Supplemental Essays 307</p> <p>Appendix A: Well-Written College Essays 313</p> <p>Index 327</p>
<p><B>Jessica Brenner </b>has more than twelve years of experience working with teens and families as a college counselor. She has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Her freelance writing has appeared in a variety of publications online and in print.</p>
<p><b>Write to impress the college of your dreams </b></p> <p>College admissions are more competitive than ever, but you don’t need to pull your hair out trying to write the perfect essay. The second edition of <i>College Admission Essays For Dummies</i> walks you through everything admissions counselors look for in college admission essays, ranging from the personal statement to supplemental and short-answer prompts. You’ll discover how to make your personality pop off the page and avoid common errors that can trip you up. This handy guide also includes real-world examples of essays that got their writers into their first-choice school. <p><b>Inside…</b> <ul><b><li>Make a powerful impression</li> <li>Avoid common mistakes and errors</li> <li>Build a strong essay foundation</li> <li>Fine-tune your rough drafts</li> <li>Finish with an impressive closer</li> <li>Revise your essays like a pro</li> <li>Ace the short answers</li> <li>Prepare for supplemental essays</li></b></ul>

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