Fiske Real College Essays That Work

Top Essays show you what works, what doesn't 109 Real Essays from Students Just Like You Who Got In! 1. Writing your essay doesn't have to be stressful. Every fall, thousands of aspiring students just like you spend hours staring at a computer screen, searching for a clever opening line or a life-changing experience. It doesn't have to be that hard! 2. Counselors want to learn about you-and that's all! A good essay does not need to be a literary masterpiece or a scholarly treatise worthy of Albert Einstein. The best essays come from high school students being themselves, with all the depth, wit, charm and quirkiness you bring to your daily life. 3. So let your best come through! College-admission experts Edward B. Fiske and Bruce Hammond give you all the advice you need for an application essay that will open the door to the college of your choice. Fiske Real College Essays That Work includes samples from both great and not-so-great writers, and describes how to take your essay from initial draft to final submission. Real essays on these topics and more: Athletics Arts Race and Cultural Experiences Personal Growth Family Travel Humor Edward B. Fiske served for 17 years as education editor of the New York Times and authors the Fiske Guide to Colleges. Bruce G. Hammond coauthored the Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College and is the school and college expert for Parent Soup, a division of iVillage.com.Hammond, Bruce is the author of 'Fiske Real College Essays That Work', published 2006 under ISBN 9781402201646 and ISBN 1402201648.