College-bound students will find everything they need to prepare successful admission essays in this book. Containing 50 real essays students have written to gain admission to top colleges, this guide details the strengths of each essay, the inspiration of the student who wrote it, and what makes it a winner. These examples cover topics including leadership, overcoming difficulties, athletics, public service, special talents, and academic and career goals. A comprehensive writing workshop guides students through selecting topics, developing their stories, editing, and applying finishing touches. To help students avoid costly blunders, 12 unsuccessful essays, 25 essay mistakes to avoid, and tips from admission officers are included.
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Gen S. Tanabe and Kelly Y. Tanabe are the authors of Get Free Cash for College and Get into Any College. They live in Palo Alto, California.
"Upbeat, well-organized, and engaging, this comprehensive tool is an exceptional investment for the college-bound." —Publishers Weekly
"What's even better than all the top-notch tips is that the book is written in a cool, conversational way." —College Bound Magazine
"Offers advice on writing a good entrance essay—start to finish." —Town & Country magazine
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