50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays - 5th Edition by Gen Tanabe & Kelly Tanabe (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The powerful tools in this invaluable resource equip students with the skills to write successful entrance essays for top-notch universities. The strengths and weaknesses of 50 application compositions from Ivy League schools, as well as Caltech, Duke, MIT, Stanford, and University of Chicago, are analyzed in detail, highlighting techniques to emulate and mistakes to avoid.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The powerful tools in this invaluable resource equip students with the skills to write successful entrance essays for top-notch universities. The strengths and weaknesses of 50 application compositions from Ivy League schools, as well as Caltech, Duke, MIT, Stanford, and University of Chicago, are analyzed in detail, highlighting techniques to emulate and mistakes to avoid. College admission officers from some of these schools provide informative strategies and inside information on their writing assessment criteria. A comprehensive writing workshop provides tips toward selecting topics, developing stories, editing drafts, and applying finishing touches. Acknowledging that the written portion of the process is one of the most important factors for admission into highly selective schools, this helpful guidebook offers sage advice and inspiration to keep applicants on the right track.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><br>For every open spot at an Ivy League college, there are 10 to 12 eager applicants vying for it--and you're one of them. On paper, most applicants appear the same. All are well qualified academically with high grades and test scores and solid involvement in extracurricular activities. <p/>The essay is where you stand out. The essay is your opportunity to demonstrate why you are a perfect fit at the college, how you will contribute to the student body, and why the college should accept you over those other 11 applicants. This guide will help you craft that winning essay. You will learn: <p/><li>How to select the best topic<br><li>What Ivy League admissions officers want to see in your essay<br><li>The 25 mistakes that guarantee failure<br><li>The top tips from Ivy League students on how to write a successful essay</li> <p/>PLUS, there are more than 50 real essays from students accepted to Ivy League colleges and MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Duke, and the University of Chicago. Each includes a complete analysis so you can see exactly what worked and even what could be improved upon.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Gen Tanabe</b> and <b>Kelly Tanabe</b> are the authors of 14 books including <i>The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges, The Ultimate Scholarship Book, </i> and <i>How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay.</i> They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.<br>
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