College Admission Essays For Dummies (eBook)

The competition to get into your college of choice has never been
fiercer. Unfortunately, much of the application process is out of
your hands. But one major aspect of the admission process is under
your control--your personal statement. Your application essay
provides you with the opportunity to let your true, unique and
totally irresistible self shine through.

College Admission Essays For Dummies is your total guide
to crafting application essays that will make people sit up and
take notice. It demystifies the authority figures who'll
judge your work, helps you decide what to write, and then arms you
with the knowledge and skills you need to write your essay on time
and on target. Step by step, it walks you through the entire
essay-writing process, offering priceless tips on how to:

* Choose the best topic, tone, and structure for your essay

* Capture the crucial stories that reveal who you are

* Avoid common pitfalls that can sabotage your application

* Overcome writer's block

* Know how to respond to unusual and off-the-wall essay
questions

* Write successful short answers to specific application
questions

College admission guru Geraldine Woods punctures common myths
about application essays and tells you what you absolutely must do
to write a good one. With the help of many inspiring and
instructive killer essays, she shows you how to:

* Put yourself in the right mental state for writing well

* Gather ideas, focus on a topic and choose the best structure
for your essay

* Use topic sentences, detail, and strong introductions and
conclusions

* Write a rough draft

* Show rather than tell your story

* Make sure your spelling and grammar are pitch perfect

* Create smooth transitions and avoid repetitions

Your college application essay is your chance to show the
committee that you're more than just a statistic. Let
College Admission Essays For Dummies show you how to write
"admit-clinching" college essays.