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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Special Sections
Dedication
Chapter 1. The Almighty Admission Essay
Why the admission essay is critical
College admission: art or science?
What we can teach you about successful admission essays
Chapter 2. The Ingredients Of The Essay
Why you should care about the essay
Essay questions you’re likely to face
Is this a trick question?
The dreaded word count
Technology to the rescue or not
Chapter 3. How To Find The Perfect Topic
Begin with a brainstorm
The litmus test for originality
Analyze your topic’s revealing qualities
Challenge your topic with these questions
Too much detail
Just plain dumb topics
Chapter 4. The Essay-Writing Workshop
Writing your masterpiece
Essential strategies for writing a great essay
You are the subject of your essay
25 worst essay-writing mistakes
When the big game is a big mistake
How humor can kill an essay
The importance of editors
Chapter 5. Recycling Your Essays
Don’t throw away a good essay
The Common Application: The ideal way to recycle
Modifying an existing essay
A final warning about recycling
Chapter 6. Roundtable With Admission Officers
Meet the admission officers
What happens to the essay once it is received?
Why is the admission process so subjective?
What’s the real reason for the essay?
What impresses you when you read an essay?
What common mistakes do students make?
What surprises students about how you read their essays?
What advice do you have for writing essays?
Chapter 7. 57 Successful Admission Essays
Personal beliefs & reflections
Memorable essay: Snow junkie
Influential books
Essays about family
Memorable essay: Melodies of life
Influential people
Memorable essay: Cracking your brain open
Things that represent me
Memorable essay: Spaghetti sauce
Essays about writing essays
Extracurricular activities & athletics
Memorable essay: My new brother
Essays about music
Math & science
Essays about jobs & careers
Essays about issues
Overcoming a weakness or challenge
Essays about places
Chapter 8. Parting Words
You can write a breathtaking essay
How final decisions are made
Appendix: Web Resources
Index
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