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50 Successful Stanford Application Essays
Write Your Way into the College of Your Choice
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Helping applicants navigate the intricate yet vitally important essay process at elite schools such as Stanford—a university that enrols students from all 50 states and 52 countries and has an admission rate less than five percent—this go-to guide helps prospective students see for themselves what it...
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Every applicant's greatest challenge to getting into Stanford University, which draws from all 50 states, is figuring out how to write that winning admission essay. This book shows them how.
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Description
Helping applicants navigate the intricate yet vitally important essay process at elite schools such as Stanford—a university that enrols students from all 50 states and 52 countries and has an admission rate less than five percent—this go-to guide helps prospective students see for themselves what it takes to be admitted to selective programs at colleges nationwide.
Along with the 50 essay examples that give a detailed analysis of the strengths and even weaknesses of each essay, there are tips from college admission officers and successful applicants and a description of the 25 essay mistakes that guarantee failure.
For highly judicious colleges, the essay is one of the most important factors in whether students are admitted or rejected. Yet this resource, from a pair of award-winning authors and college application gurus, will help readers temper their fears and inspire their writing.
50 Successful Stanford Application Essays is an essential tool for anyone aiming to enter these prestigious institutions.
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ISBN: 9781617601866
Publisher: SuperCollege LLC,US
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 May 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: SuperCollege LLC,US
Edition: Fifth Edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 255g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 14 books including The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges, The Ultimate Scholarship Book, and How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.
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