How to Make a Winning College Application Video Essay: Everything You Need to Know from Idea to Upload

What's a college application video essay? It's a dynamic, new way to tell colleges who you are - an optional one minute video which can give your application the extra edge that helps land you on the "yes" pile.

Even if you've never shot a frame of footage, this book will tell you everything you need to know: from concept to shooting, editing, scoring and uploading to YouTube. Included are links to standout college videos.

"An engaging and comprehensive guide full of great advice for putting your best foot - or face - forward with this newest option in the college application process. An informative and fun read with great links to what students are doing right with the video essay format. I highly recommend it."
Matthew Perifano, Film Studies and Video Production Teacher, International High School, San Francisco