| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Description |
175 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Note |
Lawrenceville, NJ : Thomson/Peterson's, 2002- |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Insights on essays -- Essay topics on the ''common application'' -- The role of the essay in the admission process -- 10 steps to an awesome admission essay.. Learn more about yourself -- Do some serious brainstorming -- Check out the college's own resources for essay ideas -- Avoid overused ideas - seek out overlooked ideas -- Observe these DOs and DON'Ts for theme and content -- Write, write, and write some more -- Impress them with your style ... but don't resort to gimmicks -- Avoid careless errors and grammatical blunders -- Obtain useful feedback and fine-tune your essay -- Package and present your essay appropriately -- pt. 2. 50 awesome admission essays -- A revealing look at the real me (7 essays) -- Meaningful metaphors and symbolic keepsakes (6 essays) -- Family ties (5 essays) -- Terrific teachers (4 essays) -- World views and personal convictions (8 essays) -- Lessons learned, setbacks and successes (6 essays) -- Preoccupations and passions (7 essays) -- Clever and creative, witty and whimsical (97 essays). |
| Subject |
College applications -- United States.
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Exposition (Rhetoric)
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Academic writing.
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College applications.
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| Added Author |
Muchnick, Cynthia Clumeck.
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| Added Title |
Best college admission essays |
| ISBN |
0768917298 |
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9780768917291 |
| Standard No. |
YDXCP 2074973 |
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AU@ 000026449921 |
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