Publisher's Synopsis
At last. A short, practical guide that gives students everything they need to write the types of essays college admissions officers want to read. How to Write an Effective College Application Essay: The Inside Scoop for Students is for students, high school counselors, parents and others who want to help students get into the colleges of their dreams. This easy-to-follow guide offers insight from the authors' decades of experience as writers and writing teachers and provides tips so students can respond to any application essay prompt. Most well-meaning experts merely tell students what colleges want; Lifton and Knoppow provide step-by-step instructions that teach them how to write strong, effective essays, with less stress and greater confidence. As national experts on writing and application essays, with access to top admission officers from around the country, Lifton and Knoppow have answers. How to Write an Effective College Application Essay is part of the Inside Scoop on Writing Anything series - simple, straightforward guides to help adults and students master challenging writing tasks.
