The College Application Essay, 6th Ed

Application essays need to say "Pick me" and the best will take admission officers beyond the numbers to show them who you are, how you think, and what you will add to the in-coming class. But looked at correctly, you will find you've done this before...many times. Updated to reflect recent changes to the application format, this easy-to-follow guide provides the tools to deliver a memorable essay. Features: -Best approaches to essay and supplement questions-Insight into how admissions reads essays-Simple steps for successful drafts-Revision strategies-Quick fixes for procrastinators-The right role of parents in the process- Guidance for transfers, international students, veterans, and ex-pats-Critiques of samples essays-Best practices and common mistakes.This is the 6th edition of McGinty's classic guide to the application essay process. Her work in secondary education, admissions, and as a writing instructor at Harvard University gives this guide unique breadth and depth of expertise.

• | Author: Sarah Myers McGinty
• | Publisher: McGinty Consulting Group LLC
• | Publication Date: Jul 07, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 176 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1457304287
• | ISBN-13: 9781457304286