From the Book - Sixth edition.
Introduction. The parts of this book ; Editor's note
Essay fundamentals. What colleges are looking for ; Topics and strategies to make your essay sing ; Grammar and form ; Keep in mind ; So how much does the essay count, anyway?
Q&A with admissions officers. Subject matter and writing ; Inside the admissions office ; The essay's influence ; General application questions
Appendix: they're, their, and there: grammar and writing tips.
From the Book - 4th edition.
pt. 1. Essay fundamentals
What colleges want to see in your essay : writing ability and insight into who you are
Topics that work, topics that don't
So how much does the essay count, anyway?
pt. 2. Q & A with admissions officers
Subject matter and writing
Inside the admissions office
General application questions
Appendix : they're, their, and there : grammar and writing tips.
