The definitive guide to writing application essays, written with the help and advice of top-school admissions officers. Includes a step-by-step writing program plus 50 successful essays, complete with critical comments that point out their strengths and weaknesses. Also includes a section of 25
Get into College
β Scribed by Rachel Korn, Jennifer Yetwin Kabat
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 560
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Getting into college is one of lifeβs most daunting challenges. Why not let the experts help? The experts in this case include dozens of college consultants, admissions officers, parents, and, best of all, hundreds of students who have experienced the process firsthand. Individual chapters cover such topics as getting started, preparing for the SAT, deciding which colleges to apply to, perfecting applications and essays, putting oneβs best foot forward in an interview, and what to do for extracurricular activities and summer vacations. Additional chapters explain what to look for when visiting schools, how to get financial aid, getting support from counselors and parents, dealing with rejection and acceptance, and how to pick the right school. This expanded edition includes special βCounselorβs Cornerβ features, material on βHow to Survive Getting Your Kid into College,β Harvard Law grad Jay Brodyβs discussion of how to write the best application essay, and much more.
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