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100 1 _aGelb, Alan,
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aConquering the college admissions essay in 10 steps :
_bcrafting a winning personal statement /
_cAlan Gelb.
250 _aThird edition.
260 _aCalifornia :
_bTen Speed Press ,
_cc2017.
300 _ax, 229 pages ;
_c19 cm.
500 _aIncludes index.
520 _a"The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process. Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process, enabling applicants to craft a meaningful and polished college admissions essay. Gelb teaches students to identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A consistent top-seller in the college prep category, Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Easy Steps has been revised to include extra information on supplemental and waitlist essays. This much-needed handbook will help applicants win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they've been accepted"--
526 _aEnglish language and literature.
650 0 _aCollege applications
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aUniversities and colleges
_zUnited States
_xAdmission.
650 0 _aExposition (Rhetoric)
650 0 _aEssay
_xAuthorship.
650 7 _aSTUDY AIDS / College Entrance.
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650 7 _aEDUCATION / Higher.
_2bisacsh
650 7 _aLANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Composition & Creative Writing.
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