A Guide to Writing College Admissions Essays provides practical advice and helpful suggestions for students writing their college admissions essays, primarily the 650-word Common App essay and supplementary essays that many schools require as part of their admission applications.With more students applying to college-and those students applying to more schools than ever before-college admission selection is far more competitive than in the past and the college essay is a key component. A Guide to Writing College Admissions Essays offers suggestions on good topics to write about without getting too specific (and just as importantly, what not to write about) and vital tips on writing approach, grammar, and usage. If used properly, this book will help applicants find their creative voice and craft a readable, interesting, and unique essay that will attract the college admissions reader. It just might make a difference in the final admission process.

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Introduction Starting Out: Confronting the Blank ScreenThe First Step: Picking a Prompt What To Do and What Not To Do When You Begin WritingMore Advice As You WriteThe Prompts and Some Illustrative EssaysThe Supplemental EssaySpecial Creative QuestionsSpecial Usage Rules for College EssaysSpecial Usage Rules IIEditingAn Interview With An Experienced College CounselorYou Hit the Submit Button, Now What?What If You Don't Get Your First Choice? Hint: Life Doesn't End