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Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day

Stop Procrastinating and Get It Done to Perfection!

By Elizabeth Wissner-Gross

Category: test preparation | teen & young adult test prep books.

Sep 15, 2009 | ISBN 9780345517272 | 5-3/16 x 8 --> | ISBN 9780345517272 --> Buy

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About Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day

Strategies from a noted educational consultant on how to ease the pressure, ace the essay, and gain admission into your top-choice school Getting into college has become fiercely competitive, which makes the personal-essay part of the application process even more important–and stressful. But stop worrying! In Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day , Elizabeth Wissner-Gross–a top educational strategist in this area who counsels students at schools across the country–breaks down the harrowing ordeal of essay writing into manageable steps, leaving you with a fresh, polished, stand-out piece that admissions officers will love to read. Inside you’ll find • exercises to help you select an essay topic inspired by your most notable achievements–and winning a Nobel Prize needn’t be one of them • timed chapters (including snack breaks) to help you brainstorm, create, and critique your essay in only five hours • sample essays and grading criteria so that you can play the admissions officer–and know what you’re up against • advice on which writing techniques will score you points–and which could potentially sink your chances Accessible, savvy, and written with a student’s needs and concerns in mind, Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day gives you all the tools you need to compose an original, professional essay that will help you turn your dream school into a well-deserved reality.

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About Elizabeth Wissner-Gross

Elizabeth Wissner-Gross understands the fear and urge to procrastinate. After all, she has helped thousands of students through the college application process, since she began advising students more than 12 years ago. In addition to writing two books on college admissions… More about Elizabeth Wissner-Gross

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