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Top College Essays That Show You What Works
Introducing the ultimate guide to crafting college essays that truly make an impact!
Fiske Real College Essays That Work by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske is packed with invaluable insights and expert advice and empowers you to create standout application essays that capture the attention of college admissions officers.
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"An insider's college admissions guide that teaches students to identify and harness their unique passions, stand out from the crowd, and achieve their dreams. Getting into the right college has never been tougher. Competitive programs are admitting fewer and fewer students each year, while the Common Application has made it easy to apply to 30-40 schools in a single admissions cycle. Gen Y and Z workers are having trouble finding rewarding careers...
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"Congratulations! You are a high school student! Are you prepared for college? The Prepare for College Series provides a checklist of important "things to do" during your freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year of high school. Quick and easy to read! The Prepare for College Series is for parents and students who want to know what to do each year of high school to prepare for college."--Publisher's description.
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"Offering step-by-step, practical tips, the book walks the student (and his or her parents) through the major "moments" of the college selection process: learning about the kinds of college, devising a coherent initial list, sizing up the curricula and programs of study, planning and carrying out an informative tour of the colleges, constructing a unified and compelling application, obtaining and evaluating financial aid offers, and making a final...
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"This book provides a new, innovative way for students to navigate the college application landscape. It shows students how selecting a college can be a strategic tool to direct one's future, rather than a frenzied exercise in applying to what others have deemed the "best" universities for everyone regardless of their career goals"-- Provided by publisher.
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"A college degree has never been more important-or more expensive. If you're not made of money, where can you get an amazing liberal arts education without your parents having to remortgage the house or cash in their retirement fund? Which degrees will allow you to fulfill your dreams and earn a decent paycheck? What do you really need to know if you're the first in your family to go to college? How do you find good schools that offer a well-rounded...