What's Your Hook? First Choice College Placement's Guide to Writing a Winning Essay
We know you have questions about the feared but all important college essay or "personal statement":
Do they actually read these?
What should I write about?
What shouldn't I write about?
How do I write my essay?
Can you show me some sample essays?
We answer all of these questions as well as give you advice from an expert on how to make your essay the best it can possibly be. James Maroney, lead author, is a Yale graduate who has toured over 100 colleges and has had students accepted at colleges ranging from diesel mechanic school to Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Boston College, and most competitive schools. We also have a chapter where we walk you step-by-step through writing a winnning essay. All for just $14.95. Securely pay for the book through Google Checkout, and then you will receive instructions for downloading your copy of this book.
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Still not sure? Here is the table of contents for the book so you can see all the great information we pack into this product.
Table of Contents
1. The Feared College Admissions Essay: What is it, and why is it important?
P. 3
2. Do They Really Read These Things?
P. 10
3. What should you write about?
P. 15
4. When should I include supplemental information?
P. 19
5. Brainstorming for the Essay
P. 24
6. Writing the Essay: Telling the Story
P. 31
7. General Writing Rules
P. 37
8. After the Essay, Editing and Revising
P. 41
9. Workshop: Writing a Sample Essay
P. 45
10. The Good, the bad, and the ugly: Sample Essays and Reactions From a Former Director of Admission
P. 48
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