How To Write A Winning College Application Essay Revised 4th Edition

Author : Michael James Mason
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 030778097X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Write a Winning College Application Essay, Revised 4th Edition written by Michael James Mason and published by Crown. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get into the College of Your Dreams An original and creative essay is one of the keys to getting into the college you've always dreamed of, as well as to getting the financial aid you deserve. This book gives you everything you need to make your own unique talents shine in your college application essay. Even if writing is not your strong point, author Michael James Mason shows you: ·Exactly what admissions officers look for ·What works—and what doesn't, using actual student essays ·Proven techniques for writing your best essay ·Special tips for SAT and scholarship essays ·A last-minute checklist before you submit your essay ·And much more! "Well written, very useful, and highly recommended." —Hunter's Guide to the College Guides "Demystifies one of the most important and challenging parts of the college application process—the personal essay. . . . An invaluable resource!" —Gail Devine, director of college counseling, Louisville High School, Woodland Hills, California "This book taught me what colleges look for in an essay and showed me how to effectively communicate my thoughts in writing." —Ryan Miller, University of Virginia graduate

Author : Michael James Mason
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0761524266
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Write a Winning College Application Essay, Revised 4th Edition written by Michael James Mason and published by Crown. This book was released on 2000-05-25 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get into the College of Your Dreams An original and creative essay is one of the keys to getting into the college you've always dreamed of, as well as to getting the financial aid you deserve. This book gives you everything you need to make your own unique talents shine in your college application essay. Even if writing is not your strong point, author Michael James Mason shows you: ·Exactly what admissions officers look for ·What works—and what doesn't, using actual student essays ·Proven techniques for writing your best essay ·Special tips for SAT and scholarship essays ·A last-minute checklist before you submit your essay ·And much more! "Well written, very useful, and highly recommended." —Hunter's Guide to the College Guides "Demystifies one of the most important and challenging parts of the college application process—the personal essay. . . . An invaluable resource!" —Gail Devine, director of college counseling, Louisville High School, Woodland Hills, California "This book taught me what colleges look for in an essay and showed me how to effectively communicate my thoughts in writing." —Ryan Miller, University of Virginia graduate

Author : Michael Mason
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
ISBN 13 : 9780761510161
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Write a Winning College Application Essay written by Michael Mason and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seniors in high school start feeling stressed at the mere thought of writing the college application essay. They well know the role this crucial document plays in getting into their university of choice. What they may not know is that there is a right way and a wrong way to writing the essay. ?I?ve noticed some recurrent bad habits that have hurt otherwise good essays and I have added mention of them throughout the book, ? says Michael James Mason, author of "How to Write a Winning College Application Essay. ?A student doesn?t have to be a star scholar or a superhero to write a great application essay. They just have to show on paper that they know some things about themselves and that life has meaning and perspective.?In "How to Write a Winning College Application Essay, Mason teaches students how to put their best image on paper while letting the essay speak from their heart about what life means to them. Since the publication of the first two editions of his practical manual, thousands of students across the nation have used his techniques in the process of writing their personal statements for college and graduate school. ?Thousands of good students have been accepted into colleges of their choice because their essays were honest, moving and sensitive. Their essays revealed their values, insights and spirit, ? says Mason.About the Author Michael James Mason has helped thousands of students at his College Essay Workshops and in previous editions of this book. In writing the third edition to this popular book, he looked to the experiences of real students and admissions officials, the people who write and read the essays in college applications. He lives in Marina Del Ray, California.

Author : Donald Asher
Publisher : TEN SPEED PRESS
ISBN 13 : 1580088724
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Graduate Admissions Essays written by Donald Asher and published by TEN SPEED PRESS. This book was released on 2008 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veteran higher-education consultant Donald Asher demystifies the graduate school application process and offers a detailed action plan that has proved successful for some of the most competitive programs in the country. The 50 sample essays-selected from thousands of candidates-showcase the best of the best, while the Essay Hall of Shame identifies common pitfalls to avoid. Sample letters of recommendation and essays for scholarships, residencies, fellowships, and postgraduate and postdoctoral applications cover all stages of the application process. Teaches how to craft a winning essay with 50 state-of-the-art samples to inspire, instruct, and all but guarantee a top-of-the-pile application. Updated third edition includes an entirely new chapter dedicated to online applications and how they're managed, processed, and considered. Previous editions have sold 100,000 copies.

Author : Alan Gelb
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 0399578692
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps, Third Edition written by Alan Gelb and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Kathy Hahn
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1620231190
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Writing Effective College Applications & Essays written by Kathy Hahn and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times in a student's life. Not only are you faced with the task of finding the perfect school for you, but you also have to find scholarships to be able to go to the school you want. These two intertwining obstacles require a lengthy application and a seemingly perfect essay. The essay is crucial to demonstrate your values, creativity, and depth of knowledge, and the writing is important because it reflects your power of persuasion, organizational skills, and style. This newly revised book will teach you how to write effective applications and essays for college admissions and scholarships, helping shoulder some of the weight of applying. The second edition of The Complete Guide to Writing Effective College Applications and Essays has been updated to provide you with all the tools you need to complete your application and write a winning essay. You will learn how to choose a topic, keep your focus narrow and personal, edit and revise your work, tweak your essays to use them on various applications, choose your tone and structure, avoid common pitfalls, overcome writer's block, and make your application stand out from the rest. Additionally, you will learn strategies for getting started, requirements for application, critical writing tips, and what committees look for in an applicant. This book also has a catalogue of websites with scholarship opportunities, sample essays and essay questions, and even examples of the essays specific colleges use. You will find those samples on the companion CD-ROM, along with writing tips and additional resources. Admissions officers have chimed in with their expertise to provide insider information on how to compose impressive applications and essays for admissions and scholarships. Whether you are a high school freshman seeking a head start or a senior hoping to glean some last minute tips, this book is your answer.

Author : Angela Erikson
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1620231964
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm Applying to College: Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Applications & Essays written by Angela Erikson and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-09-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times in a student's life. With acceptance rates at colleges such as Stanford and Harvard being under 10 percent, students need to know how to craft a winning application. This book breaks the process down into easy-to-manage sections. You will learn how to choose a topic, how to narrow your focus, how to edit and revise, how to choose your tone and structure, how to avoid the common pitfalls, and how to overcome writer's block. In addition, you will learn strategies for getting started, requirements for application, and critical writing tips. This book has sample essays and essay questions, and even examples of the essays specific colleges use. Admissions officers have chimed in with their expertise to provide insider information on how to compose impressive applications and essays for admissions and scholarships. Whether you are a high school freshman seeking a head start or a senior hoping to glean some last minute tips, this book is your go-to guide to getting accepted.

Author : Alan Gelb
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781580089104
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps written by Alan Gelb and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to crafting a meaningful and polished college admissions essay that expresses the applicant's unique personality, strengths, and goals; step-by-step instructions lead students from idea to initial draft, through revisions, and to a final version ready for submission"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Gen S. Tanabe
Publisher : Supercollege Llc
ISBN 13 : 9781617600722
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays written by Gen S. Tanabe and published by Supercollege Llc. This book was released on 2015 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Contains 50 essays with analysis from successful Ivy League applicants, tips on how to select the best topic, what Ivy League admission officers want to see in your essay, 25 mistakes that guarantee failure and tips from Ivy League students on how to write a successful essay"--

Author : Cafi Cohen
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0761527540
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook written by Cafi Cohen and published by Crown. This book was released on 2000-12-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College Success The transition from homeschooling children to preparing them for success in college deserves both planning and preparation. As the parent of a homeschooler, you have many issues to consider besides academic excellence: fulfilling other people's expectations and standards, tackling standardized tests and application essays, and introducing your homeschooler to the atmosphere of a college campus. Now you can direct your child confidently and effectively. This important addition to Prima's acclaimed homeschooling series is filled with tips and insider advice from homeschooling families whose children now attend the schools of their choice. Inside are the answers to your questions, including how to: ·Decide what type of college is right for your homeschooler ·Develop the proper college-preparatory curriculum for your child ·Learn what colleges expect from homeschooled applicants ·Prepare your homeschooler for the admissions process "Cafi Cohen is THE source for the high school homeschooler looking to apply to his or her favorite college." —Manfred Smith, president and founder, Maryland Home Education Association "Don't start homeschooling your college-bound teenager without this book. Cafi Cohen is your homeschooler's personal guidance counselor." —Maureen McCaffery, editor in chief, Homeschooling Today "A must-read for homeschool parents exploring higher-education options for their children. This book will equip, encourage, and empower parents and their students." —Tom Ertz, director, Marion (Iowa) Home School Assistance Program "An outstanding resource for homeschooling teens and their parents. With its invaluable resource listings and handy checklists, this book will allay many of the concerns of college-bound homeschoolers." —Jeanne Biggerstaff, homeschooling parent and president, Oregon Home Education Network "If you are homeschooling a child and wonder about college, then read this book!" —Billy and Nancy Greer, Fun Books