A Guide to Writing College Admissions Essays

Cory M. Franklin; Paul Weingarten; Suzanne Franklin; Linda Black

doi:10.5771/9781475858785

A Guide to Writing College Admissions Essays

Practical Advice for Students and Parents

1. Edition 2021

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doi.org/10.5771/9781475858785
ISBN print: 978-1-4758-5876-1
ISBN online: 978-1-4758-5878-5
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Abstract

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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Preface
1–4 Introduction 1–4
5–8 Chapter One Starting Out: Confronting the Blank Screen 5–8
9–12 Chapter Two The First Step: Picking a Prompt 9–12
13–16 Chapter Three What to Do and What Not to Do When You Begin Writing 13–16
17–22 Chapter Four More Advice as You Write 17–22
23–44 Chapter Five The Prompts and Some Illustrative Essays 23–44
45–58 Chapter Six The Supplemental Essay 45–58
59–72 Chapter Seven Special Creative Questions 59–72
73–78 Chapter Eight Special Usage Rules for College Essays 73–78
79–90 Chapter Nine Special Usage Rules II 79–90
91–94 Chapter Ten Editing 91–94
95–98 Chapter Eleven An Interview with an Experienced College Counselor 95–98
99–104 Chapter Twelve You Hit the Submit Button. Now What? 99–104
105–106 Chapter Thirteen What if You Don’t Get Your First Choice? A Final Hint: Life Doesn’t End 105–106
107–108 Resources 107–108
109–114 Index 109–114
115–116 About the Authors 115–116

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