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9780451207135

100 Successful College Application Essays (Second Edition)

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    9780451207135

  • ISBN10:

    0451207130

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-10-01
  • Publisher: NAL Trade
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These are the essays that helped their authors gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Wellesley, Colby, and other outstanding schools-followed by invaluable comments by experts in admissions, placement, and college counseling at some of the best learning institutions around the country. This helpful guide includes: 100 complete essays with professional commentary Examples of essays on common topics (family background, athletics, work experience), as well as the more offbeat Essays on the immigrant experience by foreign-born students A "What Not to Do" chapter from a top college counselor and more

Author Biography

The Harvard Independent is a weekly news magazine of Harvard University, run by students of the college.

Table of Contents

Prefacep. 1
On Writing the College Essayp. 3
Advice from the Insidep. 5
The Question of the Essayp. 12
What Not to Do ... and Whyp. 15
How to Use This Bookp. 18
Essays on Applying to Collegep. 19
Essays on Coming to Americap. 49
Drawings and Cartoonsp. 63
Essays on Death and Dyingp. 79
Essays on Familyp. 89
Offbeat and Other Essaysp. 125
Self-Portraitsp. 153
Essays on Sports and Activitiesp. 203
Idea Essaysp. 231
Essays on Work Experiencep. 259
Essays on Experiences Abroadp. 273
Essays on Writingp. 281
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