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Whoever first said that you should worry only
about the things you can control was not helping to ease the concerns of
the student writing his or her application essay. By that criterion, the
student-writer should be very worried indeed. The scariest aspect of the
admissions essay is that you have total control over it. With our help,
you will learn to see the essay-writing process not as a daunting obstacle
but as a stimulating opportunity. When you send out your application, you
will--in theory--have nothing left to worry about, knowing that you have
capitalized on all the means available to you.
The college admissions process is extremely
selective. Talented and motivated students from around the world compete
against each other for a scarce number of spots. Facing the difficult task
of choosing among often indistinguishable candidates, admissions officers
must rely heavily on those factors that provide insight into the applicants'
characters, and these usually boil down to recommendations and essays.
Although you can and should choose your recommendation writers carefully,
the essay remains the only aspect of your application over which you have
total control.
What makes the essay such a useful measure is
that it represents you on two fronts: the substantive details of your experiences
themselves and the style and approach you take in presenting them. Both
aspects can say a great deal about your abilities and qualities.
The number-one mistake that writers make is
to stick to formulas and thus end up blending in with everyone else.
The purpose of this guide is not to teach formulas, but rather to give
the necessary direction for you to create an original and effective essay.
We will teach you how to choose appropriate topics and themes, how to structure
your essay as a coherent and flowing piece, and how to convey your ideas
through engaging and active language.
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