admission

A step-by-step guide through the college admissions process, offering advice on how to choose a school, write a successful application, prepare for and take standardized tests, ace the essay, score financial aid, and other topics.

The author provides an account of his experiences, beginning in the fall of 1999, observing the process by which applicants are selected to attend Wesleyan University, one of America's top schools.

Provides instructions on writing a winning essay from selecting a topic to proofreading the final draft.

Presents fifty successful college admissions essays rated as among the best by admissions officers at some of the top colleges in the United States, and includes comments.

Presents before-and-after college application critiques of three students from different walks of life, covering courses and grades; standardized tests; the importance of the "Brag Sheet," or list of honors and activities; personal essays; recommendation letters; and interviews.

Offers advice on college admission, discussing what colleges are looking for, getting started, extracurricular activities, preparing for tests, finding a school, interviewing, writing an effective essay, comparing financial aid awards, and more.

A guide to writing an effective college admissions essay that includes full-length sample essays, a review of essential writing topics, and tips on writing an essay that can improve a student's chances of being accepted to the school of their choice.

Provides tips for writing an effective college admission essay, interviews admissions officers and students on writing strategies, discusses twenty-five common mistakes to avoid, and examines fifty-seven successful admission essays, explaining exactly why each one succeeded.

"Seventeen" magazine offers teenage girls practical advice to help them get into the college of their dreams, with tips for filling out applications, finding the right school, and obtaining financial aid.