Essays That Will Get You into College (Essays That Will Get You Into... Series)

Updated with much new material, this book presents approximately 50 model college admission essays that will inspire students who must prepare original essays of their own as part of today's college entrance process. Students will also find extensive advice on the do's and don'ts for writing a successful essay plus instruction on the process of organizing ideas, writing a rough draft, then re-writing a final finished essay for presentation. The book's model essays come from successful Ivy League college applicants, and each is supplemented with critical comments pointing out its strengths and weaknesses. Essays cover many categories, including sports, work experiences, ethnicity, cross-cultural experiences, and much more.