Application essays need to say "Pick me" and the best will take admission officers beyond the numbers to show them who you are, how you think, and what you will add to the in-coming class. But looked at correctly, you will find you've done this before...many times. Updated to reflect recent changes to the application format, this easy-to-follow guide provides the tools to deliver a memorable essay. Features: 
-Best approaches to essay and supplement questions
-Insight into how admissions reads essays
-Simple steps for successful drafts
-Revision strategies
-Quick fixes for procrastinators
-The right role of parents in the process
- Guidance for transfers, international students, veterans, and ex-pats
-Critiques of samples essays
-Best practices and common mistakes.
 This is the 6th edition of McGinty's classic guide to the application essay process. Her work in secondary education, admissions, and as a writing instructor at Harvard University gives this guide unique breadth and depth of expertise.

The College Application Essay, 6th Ed

Test Preparation

McGinty, Sarah Myers

College & High School

McGinty Consulting Group LLC

It's a new world out there with test-optional admission, the proliferation of supplements, and holistic review. And a long list of achievements isn't all that counts. Application essays take admission readers beyond the numbers to show who you are, how you think, and what you will add to the in-coming class. And looked at correctly, you will find you've done this before...many times. 
The latest in a long line of guides to self-advocacy in writing, the 8th edition features: Strategies for all the essay and supplement questions Insight into how admission personnel evaluate essays Simple steps for successful drafts Revision strategies The right role of parents in the process Guidance for transfers, international students, veterans, and ex-pats Best practices and common mistakes Critiques of samples essays and supplement answers 
McGinty's work as an English department chair at Millburn High School NJ, as an associate director of admission at Sarah Lawrence College NY, and as a University supervisor and writing instructor at Harvard University give this guide unique breadth and depth of expertise.

The College Application Essay

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