{"product_id":"50-successful-ivy-league-application-essays-paperback","title":"50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGen Tanabe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKelly Tanabe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe powerful tools in this invaluable resource equip students with the skills to write successful entrance essays for top-notch universities. The strengths and weaknesses of 50 application compositions from Ivy League schools, as well as Caltech, Duke, MIT, Stanford, and University of Chicago, are analyzed in detail, highlighting techniques to emulate and mistakes to avoid. College admission officers from some of these schools provide informative strategies and inside information on their writing assessment criteria. A comprehensive writing workshop provides tips toward selecting topics, developing stories, editing drafts, and applying finishing touches. Acknowledging that the written portion of the process is one of the most important factors for admission into highly selective schools, this helpful guidebook offers sage advice and inspiration to keep applicants on the right track.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor every open spot at an Ivy League college, there are 10 to 12 eager applicants vying for it--and you're one of them. On paper, most applicants appear the same. All are well qualified academically with high grades and test scores and solid involvement in extracurricular activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe essay is where you stand out. The essay is your opportunity to demonstrate why you are a perfect fit at the college, how you will contribute to the student body, and why the college should accept you over those other 11 applicants. This guide will help you craft that winning essay. You will learn: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to select the best topic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhat Ivy League admissions officers want to see in your essay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 25 mistakes that guarantee failure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe top tips from Ivy League students on how to write a successful essay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePLUS, there are more than 50 real essays from students accepted to Ivy League colleges and MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Duke, and the University of Chicago. Each includes a complete analysis so you can see exactly what worked and even what could be improved upon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGen Tanabe\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eKelly Tanabe\u003c\/b\u003e are the authors of 14 books including \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Scholarship Book, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e1001 Ways to Pay for College\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay.\u003c\/i\u003e They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.9 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47678389125379,"sku":"9781617601804","price":23.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/9310\/7359\/files\/YmRlQ0tSUUEwSWQyVFQrVlNnM2dXZz09.webp?v=1769345730","url":"https:\/\/annizon.com\/en-at\/products\/50-successful-ivy-league-application-essays-paperback","provider":"annizon.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}