Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps, Third Edition: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement

The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process.

Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process, enabling applicants to craft a meaningful and polished college admissions essay. Gelb teaches students to identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A consistent top-seller in the college prep category, Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Easy Steps has been revised to include extra information on supplemental and waitlist essays. This much-needed handbook will help applicants win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they've been accepted.

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Author: Alan Gelb
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 06/20/2017
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.90w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780399578694

About the Author
ALAN GELB is a college essay coach and professional writer whose clients include colleges and universities across the country. He is the author of The Complete Student, A Survival Guide for Students, and Most Likely to Succeed, among others.