A winning college application essay takes admission officers beyond the numbers and shows them what a student
really cares about, how he/she thinks and who he/she really is. This easy-to-follow guide shows students how to
maximize the opportunity to "tell us about yourself" by using the tools and skills they already have.
Includes:
Ways to choose a topic
Strategies for distinctive answers
Remedies for procrastinators
Jumpstarts for writer's block
Tips on editing
Over 50 real application questions
Sample essays by real students
Critiques of the sample essays guide students toward the best practices and away from common mistakes.