On Writing the College Application Essay: The Key to Acceptance at the College of Your Choice Anniversary Edition Contributor(s): Bauld, Harry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062123998 ISBN-13: 9780062123992 Publisher: Collins Reference
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2012 |
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BISAC Categories: - Study Aids | College Entrance - Study Aids | College Guides - Language Arts & Disciplines | Style Manuals |
Dewey: 378.105 |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5.44" W x 8.01" L (0.32 lbs) 192 pages |
Features: Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: One of the most stressful aspects of the college application process is the essay. Most students worry about what an admissions officer looks for in a writing sample. But that's the wrong way to approach this vital component, says former college admissions officer Harry Bauld. At Brown and Columbia, he saw what prospective students often did wrong--and now tells you how to do it right. On Writing the College Application Essay is his inside guide to writing a college application essay that will stand out from the pack. Baum advises you on how to avoid platitudes and find your authentic voice, gives you tools and ideas that will spark your imagination, and shows you how to approach themes with originality and panache to make even the most tired topics--the ones most students should stay away from--fresh, such as:
Getting into the college of your dreams is tough. The competition is fierce. For more than twenty-five years, On Writing the College Application Essay has helped thousands of students improve their chances. Now, let it work for you. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bauld, Harry: - Harry Bauld has been a writer, teacher, and speaker for thirty years. He has worked in admissions and college counseling at high schools and universities, including Brown and Columbia, and is currently an English teacher at Horace Mann School in New York. |
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