College essay essentials : a step-by-step guide to writing a successful college admission essay

Summary: What if writing an unforgettably compelling college essay came down to answering just two questions? 1. Have you been through significant challenges in your life?2. Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?Good news. These two questions lead you to one of four easy-to-follow essay paths in College Essay Essentials, a new approach to the college essay that is groundbreaking in its simplicity. Expert author Ethan Sawyer saves you time and stress by sticking to the basics and guiding you every step of the way, from brainstorming to finished draft to acceptance letter.

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ISBN: 9781492635123
ISBN: 149263512X
Physical Description: print
xvii, 237 pages ; 21 cm
Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, Inc., [2016]

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Includes index.

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Why this book -- Why I'm the perfect person to guide you through the essay-writing process -- How this book works -- Brainstorming -- Structure -- The four types of college essays -- A step-by-step guide to writing each of the four college essay types -- How to revise your essay in five steps -- How to bring your essay to life -- Advanced techniques -- How to make sure your essay is doing its job -- A few of my favorite essays -- Finally -- Additional resources.

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Exposition (Rhetoric)
Universities and colleges United States Admission
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