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50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays

Gen Tanabe Kelly Tanabe

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SuperCollege LLC,US
19 October 2023
The 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.
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Imprint:   SuperCollege LLC,US
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   Sixth Edition
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 152mm, 
ISBN:   9781617601804
ISBN 10:   1617601802
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Chapter 1: 25 Essay Mistakes that Guarantee Failure Chapter 2: Ivy League Admissions Officer Q&A Chapter 3: Academic Passion Chapter 4: Books/Literature Chapter 5: Career Chapter 6: Entrepreneurship Chapter 7: Challenges Chapter 8: Community Service Chapter 9: Family Chapter 10: Heritage and Identity Chapter 11: Humor Chapter 12: An Influential Person Chapter 13: Issues Chapter 14: Leadership Chapter 15: Personal Growth Chapter 16: Talent Chapter 17: Travel Chapter 18: Vignette Chapter 19: Why Our College Chapter 20: Wait List Letter Chapter 21: Advice on Topics from Ivy League Students Chapter 22: Advice on Writing from Ivy League Students Chapter 23: What I Learned from Writing the Essay About the Authors

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 14 books including The Ultimate Scholarship Book,1001 Ways to Pay for College and How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.

Reviews for 50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays

About Authors Gen and Kelly Tanabe As admission officers look for more subtle ways to make fine distinctions among so many qualified applicants, the personal statement, or college essay assumes growing importance. This book can help students gain the necessary edge that will make their applications stand out. Gen and Kelly Tanabe are nationally recognized experts in every facet of the college application process. They have written several books on the topic and blend humor, organization and specific real life examples with a highly readable style to assure your success. --David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson School I would like to extend my greatest appreciation to your Accepted publication. I recently applied to Cornell University. I read your book from cover to back, wrote an essay about Snorkeling in Okinawa (which most people criticized), and got ACCEPTED to Cornell. Thank you very much for your help, and I'll be sure to refer this book to anyone applying to college. --Jason Clemmey If you're struggling with your essays, the Tanabes offer some encouragement. --College Bound Magazine


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