Fiske Real College Essays that Work

From the most trusted name in college admission resources comes the first application-essay book designed for those who need it most—bright students who aren't natural writers.——By providing more than 100 real sample essays, college experts Edward Fiske and Bruce Hammond give students an all-inclusive guide to writing an application essay that will open the door to the college of their choice. Includes samples written with all degrees of proficiency and describes how to edit an essay, from initial draft to final submission, plus:—• Specialized essays for athletes, engineering students, big schools, etc.—• The 10 biggest blunders that students make—• The 10 toughest questions from colleges—• 10 clichés to avoid——

Edward B. Fiske served for 17 years as education editor of the New York Times, where he realized that college-bound students and their families needed better information on which to base their educational choices. He is also the author of the Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.