How to Write an Effective College Application Essay by Kim Lifton

How to Write an Effective College Application Essay by Kim Lifton

How to Write an Effective College Application Essay: The Inside Scoop for Students, Second Edition, is a short, easy-to-follow guide for anyone applying to college (and their parents ). Authors Kim Lifton and Susan Knoppow share practical tips and insight from their decades of experience as writers, writing teachers, and college essay experts. They define the essay, explain it within the context of the entire application process, and provide useful information to help you understand what it takes to master this task and write something appealing for college admissions officers to read. They explain how to understand every type of personal statement and supplemental prompt, including all seven Common Application prompts. They also wrote a chapter just for parents This book is the real deal, Shawn Felton, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Cornell University, writes in the foreword. Felton praises the authors for their commitment to accuracy, ethics, and their unique approach that helps protect students' authentic voices. In all my years working at private and public selective institutions, I haven't seen anyone go as deep as Kim or Susan to gather and share accurate information from me about the college essay and its role in all admissions.

Kim Lifton can get a story out of anyone. Perceptive, resourceful and curious, she keeps her finger on the pulse of the college admissions industry. She also works with Wow's corporate and nonprofit clients. A former journalist, Kim speaks at schools and industry conferences throughout the U.S.; her articles on the college essay appear regularly in print and on the web. Kim's work has been featured in a variety of newspapers, magazines and online publications. Susan Knoppow can turn the most daunting writing challenge into a series of simple steps. Focused, incisive and creative, Susan developed the Wow Method for teaching writing. A dynamic presenter, Susan also trains counselors, consultants and educators to guide their students through the essay-writing process. A former executive speechwriter and copywriter, she also works with Wow's corporate and nonprofit clients, and speaks widely at schools and industry events. She is a published poet and essayist.

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ISBN 13	9798985981407
ISBN 10	8985981404
Title	How to Write an Effective College Application Essay
Author	Kim Lifton
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Wow Writing Workshop, LLC
Year published	2022-12-20
Number of pages	140
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