From the creators of the popular 5 Steps to a 5 program, expert tips on writing college application essays
In McGraw-Hill's Writing an Outstanding College Application Essay, two writing coaches show you how to craft an essay that will get you into the top college of your choice. Estelle Rankin and Barbara Murphy's hands-on instruction helps you plan and write well-constructed, engaging college application essays that really hold admissions officers' attention. They nurture an understanding of good writing and teach you to find your voice as a writer. Features include:
- Using personal interviews to create unique essays
- Planning and writing the first draft
- Mining life experiences for topics
- Tweaking the essay to fit different college applications
- Samples of winning student essays