Crush Your College Admissions Essays

More Expert Tips for Crafting Engaging, Reader-Friendly and Memorable Admissions Essays

De: Erin Gordon

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Writing college admissions essays doesn’t have to be a dreaded task. In this concise, yet comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to craft essays that are engaging, reader-friendly and memorable.

Inside, you'll find:

* A complete breakdown of the essays you'll need to write, from the personal statement to the crucial "Why us?" essay

* Tips for setting up a writing system that keeps you on track and stress-free

* Creative strategies to shine, even if you're low on extracurriculars

* The two most powerful words to include in every essay

* Why writing to inform—rather than impress—is the key to authenticity

* Expert advice on adding reflection to your narrative

* Proven techniques for framing your story, avoiding wasted words, and repurposing essays across applications

* What to cut when you’re over the word count limit—and how to perfect your proofreading

About the Author

Nicknamed “the Essay Whisperer,” Erin Gordon is a lawyer, journalist, novelist and writing teacher. She’s worked for years with high school seniors drafting personal statements and has reviewed hundreds of application essays. Her first guide to college essay writing, Conquer Your College Admissions Essays, has helped students all over the country. Students Erin has worked with have been admitted to universities like Stanford, UC Berkeley, Harvard, UCLA, Haverford, Boston College, Miami of Ohio, NYU, Northwestern and USC, among many others.