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.

Series: The College Application Essay

Paperback: 176 pages

Publisher: College Board The; 6 edition (July 7 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9781457304286

ISBN-13: 978-1457304286

ASIN: 1457304287

Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces