50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays
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50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays by Gen Tanabe
The powerful tools in this invaluable resource equip students with the skills to write successful entrance essays for top-notch universities. The strengths and weaknesses of 50 application compositions from Ivy League schools, as well as Caltech, Duke, MIT, Stanford, and University of Chicago, are analyzed in detail, highlighting techniques to emulate and mistakes to avoid. College admission officers from some of these schools provide informative strategies and inside information on their writing assessment criteria. A comprehensive writing workshop provides tips toward selecting topics, developing stories, editing drafts, and applying finishing touches. Acknowledging that the written portion of the process is one of the most important factors for admission into highly selective schools, this helpful guidebook offers sage advice and inspiration to keep applicants on the right track.
About Authors Gen and Kelly Tanabe
As admission officers look for more subtle ways to make fine distinctions among so many qualified applicants, the personal statement, or college essay assumes growing importanceThis book can help students gain the necessary edge that will make their applications stand out. Gen and Kelly Tanabe are nationally recognized experts in every facet of the college application process. They have written several books on the topic and blend humor, organization and specific real life examples with a highly readable style to assure your success.”
David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson School
I would like to extend my greatest appreciation to your Accepted” publication. I recently applied to Cornell University. I read your book from cover to back, wrote an essay about Snorkeling in Okinawa” (which most people criticized), and got ACCEPTED to Cornell. Thank you very much for your help, and I’ll be sure to refer this book to anyone applying to college.”
Jason Clemmey
If you’re struggling with your essays, the Tanabes offer some encouragement.”
College Bound Magazine
As admission officers look for more subtle ways to make fine distinctions among so many qualified applicants, the personal statement, or college essay assumes growing importanceThis book can help students gain the necessary edge that will make their applications stand out. Gen and Kelly Tanabe are nationally recognized experts in every facet of the college application process. They have written several books on the topic and blend humor, organization and specific real life examples with a highly readable style to assure your success.”
David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson School
I would like to extend my greatest appreciation to your Accepted” publication. I recently applied to Cornell University. I read your book from cover to back, wrote an essay about Snorkeling in Okinawa” (which most people criticized), and got ACCEPTED to Cornell. Thank you very much for your help, and I’ll be sure to refer this book to anyone applying to college.”
Jason Clemmey
If you’re struggling with your essays, the Tanabes offer some encouragement.”
College Bound Magazine
Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 14 books including The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges, The Ultimate Scholarship Book, and How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781617601248 |
| ISBN 10 | 1617601241 |
| Title | 50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays |
| Author | Gen Tanabe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SuperCollege LLC,US |
| Year published | 2017-07-27 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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