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"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.

Presents updated and revised advice for writing an effective college scholarship essay. Discusses how to pick a topic, create an outline, write, and edit an essay. Provides thirty real essays that won scholarships, as well as interview strategies, questions and answers with scholarship judges, twelves essays that were not accepted, and a directory of more than 100 scholarships.

These are the essays that helped their authors gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Wellesley, Pomona, and other outstanding schools -- followed by invaluable comments by experts in admissions, placement, and college counseling at some of the best learning institutions around the country.

Explores the structure and techniques of writing both formal and informal essays including business letters, memos, and resumes.

"When the family gathers for Grandma's birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade. At home, they write informative essays about the day. Two full mentor essays included. With the homework done, it's time for Grandma's birthday party!"--Amazon.com.

A guide to teaching comparison/contrast essay writing using a structured process approach, with classroom-tested activities, detailed lesson sequences, and supporting handouts.

A guide to teaching the writing of essays that define using a structured process approach, with classroom-tested activities, detailed lesson sequences, and supporting handouts.

"Author and educator Laura Torres provides a one-stop guide to preparing secondary and homeschooled students for college-level writing. This handbook covers the five most common types of essays: narrative, compare/contrast, summary/response, argumentative, [and] research"--OCLC.

A step-by-step guide to writing college admissions essays. Discusses how to identify a topic, craft a narrative, and revise the essay to make it stand out.

Gives advice on writing admissions essays.