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  • Published: 15 July 2017
  • ISBN: 9780399578694
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $35.00
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Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps, Third Edition

Crafting a Winning Personal Statement



The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process.

The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process.
Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process, enabling applicants to craft a meaningful and polished college admissions essay. Gelb teaches students to identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A consistent top-seller in the college prep category, Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Easy Steps has been revised to include extra information on supplemental and waitlist essays. This much-needed handbook will help applicants win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they've been accepted.


For more, visit the author’s website at www.conquerthecollegeessay.com.  

  • Published: 15 July 2017
  • ISBN: 9780399578694
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $35.00
Categories:

About the author

Alan Gelb

ALAN GELB is a college essay coach and professional writer whose clients include colleges and universities across the country. He is the author of The Complete Student, A Survival Guide for Professionals, Most Likely to Succeed, and more. Alan lives with his family in East Chatham, New York.

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Praise for Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps, Third Edition

Praise for the previous editions:  "Indispensable...Gelb provides applicants with much-needed advice as well as the confidence and skills they need to win over the admissions dean." --Sue Wasiolek, dean of students at Duke University "A sane and simple process for crafting a knock-your-socks-off essay...Perfect for high school students facing the most important document they will ever write." --Donald Asher, author of Cool Colleges and Graduate Admissions Essays