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The #1 book on college admissions essays, completely updated and revised
From the most trusted name in college admissions, Fiske Real College Essays That Work is the first application essay book designed for those who need it most: bright students who aren't natural writers.
College experts Edward Fiske and Bruce Hammond offer readers the best, most student-tailored advice on how to choose their topic and write their essay. Students can learn by example with more than 100 real sample essays, chosen from all degrees of writing proficiency, including 20 brand-new essays from students who got into the most up-and-coming, in-demand schools. Examples are also given to show how an essay is edited from initial to final draft.
Fiske and Hammond give students an all-inclusive guide to writing an application essay that will open the door to the college of their dreams.
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- Paperback: 10 pages
- Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.; 2009-08-01
- Label: Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Studio: Sourcebooks, Inc.
- ISBN: 1402225105
- Sales Rank in Books: #702682
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:  100% Helpful...A Must-Have You Can't Do Without!, By Anne Jensen "Book Lover" (New York) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fiske Real College Essays That Work, 2E (Paperback) This guide offers 100% of what the title "Real College Essays THAT WORK" claims. About 70% of the book is composed of actual essays written by students accepted into the nation's top colleges, while the other 30% of the book consists of extremely helpful advice on writing a successful college essay. This is perhaps the only college essay book that anyone will need; it is that successful. It is particularly useful for getting ideas on essay topics. Not only does it provide useful tips, but it is also an interesting and quick read. Any college applicant cannot do without this book! |
