college applications

"Each year, colleges are inundated with earnest, eager applications. Your own essay may need to shine from among as many as 60,000 others to get noticed! Get inspired by these 55+ unforgettable student essays that got their authors accepted; See what schools like Cornell, Brown, Georgia Tech, Rutgers, Northwestern University, Duke, and many more are looking for in an essay; Read helpful commentary from our experts on what worked--and why. All the essays collected in this book are real examples of successful, stand-out writing, and each is annotated with explanations from The Princeton Review's admissions experts about its most memorable or effective techniques. Get reading--and then writing--and let these model essays give you the kick-app advantage!"--Back cover.

"This guide discusses [the college application] components in-depth, and much more, to help … craft a story that reflects [the reader] in the best light possible. The concepts in this guide are driven home through an in-depth analysis of five model essays. Think of these model essays as toolboxes. By picking and choosing which approaches work best for [one's] essay"--Back cover.

A comprehensive guide for getting through the college application process with checklists, time lines, and tips for high school students; covering entrance essays, financial aid forms, campus visits, art portfolios, music auditions, and other related topics; and providing sample r?sum?s and letters, suggested questions to ask college representatives, sample essay questions, and more.

"After a dangerous encounter with some bullies, Ben dedicates himself to applying for college programs in an attempt to get away from the violence and the feel safe at home again"--Provided by publisher.

"Traces the academic pursuits of four Los Angeles high school boys with very different backgrounds and resources who navigate challenges in class, race, expectations, cultural divides and luck to attend college"--OCLC.

Presents information about the college admissions process, figuring out financial aid, and getting into the university of your choice.

"Filled with advice and tips for preparing college essays, this guide to this important step in the college application process arms students with the guidance they need to prepare . . . essays"--OCLC.

"This book is a handy, readable manual, which deals with the practical problems students face when writing their college admission essays"--Provided by publisher.

"A resource for high school students and parents on how to write the admissions essay for Stanford and other selective colleges with 50 successful essays and analysis of what worked. Covers strategies on how to select the best topics, what Stanford admissions officers want to see in the essay and 25 essay mistakes to avoid"--.