Nail Your College Essay

Because the college essay can play an important role in a student's being accepted to a college, you are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity that the essay provides to make yourself stand out. You are encouraged to write with the goal of making a connection with the college admissions counselor who will read your college essay. Finding and telling your unique story can make your essay memorable and make this connection. This book provides techniques and procedures to help you stick your opening line, hone your narrative voice, and capture your personal story. It also provides examples of writing from students who have done just this. This supportive and anecdote-filled book will guide you through this process and help you to nail that essay.