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Surviving the college application process : case studies to help you find your unique angle for success / by Bleich, Lisa.;
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; College choice.; Education, Higher.; College applications.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Writing successful college applications : It's more than just the essay / by Muchnick, Cynthia Clumeck,author.(CARDINAL)393652;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Writing from your heart and mind: a college essay that only you could write -- Dos and don'ts in writing your college application -- 50+ sample essays -- The activity paragraph -- The academic and "thinking" paragraph -- The "why this school?" question -- Supplemental questions: short answers & fill-in-the-blanks -- Additional information sections -- How to "recycle" you're writing -- The brag sheet: advice for writing your résumé́ -- Interviews with deans of admissions: insights, tips, and wisdom -- Concluding remarks.Today's college admission applications involve writing more than just one essay, and they demand skill and finesse.- from back cover.
Subjects: College applications; Universities and colleges; College student orientation; High school students;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 7
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How to prepare a standout college application : expert advice that takes you from LMO* (*like many others) to admit / by Chisolm, Alison Cooper,1962-author.(CARDINAL)404240; Ivey, Anna,1972-author.(CARDINAL)468976;
"Demystifying the process of completing a college application written by two former admissions officers at top universities and current admissions coaches, this book is a must-have for preparing a winning college application. The authors reveal the mystery behind what college admissions officers are looking for and show applicants how to leverage their credentials, stand out in the over-crowded applicants' pool, and make a genuine, memorable impression. This is the book that will help the college-bound get off the "like many others" pile and onto the acceptance list. Includes instructions and examples for every component of the college application, from writing the essay to answering questions like "Why do you want to go to College X?" Shows how to avoid underestimating the importance of critical features on any application. Includes the latest information on Common Application 4.0 and corrects outdated, holdover advice still stressed in many other books. This book is filled with step-by-step advice that students and parents can use immediately and will refer to again and again"--
Subjects: College applications;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Acing the college application : how to maximize your chances for admission to the college of your choice / by Hernández, Michele A.;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; College applications; Universities and colleges;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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100 successful college application essays /
On writing the college essay -- Essays on applying to college -- Essays on coming to America -- Drawings and cartoons -- Essays on death and dying -- Essays on family -- Offbeat and other essays -- Self-portraits -- Essays on sports and activities -- Idea essays -- Essays on work experience -- Essays on experiences abroad -- Essays on writing.These are the essays that helped their authors gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Wellesley, Pomona, and other outstanding schools -- followed by invaluable comments by experts in admissions, placement, and college counseling at some of the best learning institutions around the country.
Subjects: College applications; Exposition (Rhetoric); Universities and colleges;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 6
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The college application essay / by McGinty, Sarah Myers.(CARDINAL)757431;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The 25th- anniversary edition of this best-selling guide gives students simple strategies to maximize the opportunity to "tell us about yourself." Updated to reflect the experience college applicants face today, this book provides a clear path to an essay that says, "Pick me!""--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: College applications; Universities and colleges; Exposition (Rhetoric); Essay;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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On writing the college application essay / by Bauld, Harry.(CARDINAL)755302;
Subjects: Academic writing.; College applications.; Exposition (Rhetoric); Universities and colleges;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The night before college / by Sones, Sonya,author.(CARDINAL)655157; Dalton, Max,illustrator.(CARDINAL)501058; Tramer, Ava,author.(CARDINAL)404247;
From college fairs and campus tours, on to SAT tests and the dreaded essay, and then all the way to Decision Day, the authors chronicle the steps and missteps in applying to college.
Subjects: Poetry.; College applications; College choice; High school seniors;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Writing a successful college application essay : the key to college admission / by Ehrenhaft, George.(CARDINAL)736853; Ehrenhaft, George.Write your way into college.;
Your essay makes a difference -- Essays that work -- What to write about -- Composing your essay -- Rewriting and editing -- Presenting your essay.
Subjects: College applications.; Exposition (Rhetoric); Universities and colleges;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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College appplications and essays / by Van Raalte, Susan Drachman.(CARDINAL)748652;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; College applications;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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