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College Essay Essentials - by Ethan Sawyer (Paperback)

Name: College Essay Essentials - by Ethan Sawyer (Paperback)
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SKU: 51134971
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Write a college essay that gets you noticed--and gets you in.Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure where to start, College Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer--aka The College Essay Guy--offers a clear, proven roadmap to writing essays that stand out.Used by thousands of students, parents, and counselors, this step-by-step guide helps you discover your most compelling story and share it with authenticity and impact.
Author(s): Ethan Sawyer
256 Pages
Study Guides, College Entrance

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Book Synopsis

Write a college essay that gets you noticed--and gets you in.

Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure where to start, College Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer--aka The College Essay Guy--offers a clear, proven roadmap to writing essays that stand out.

Used by thousands of students, parents, and counselors, this step-by-step guide helps you discover your most compelling story and share it with authenticity and impact. It's not just about what to write--it's about how to say it in a way that's unmistakably you.

Inside, you'll learn:

The four types of college essays and how to choose the best one for your story
Brainstorming tools like the Essence Objects and Values Exercise to unlock ideas
Real student examples with expert commentary
An 11-point checklist to take your draft from decent to unforgettable

Whether you're starting your first draft or perfecting your final one, College Essay Essentials turns confusion into confidence--and essays into acceptance letters.

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"Applying to college can be stressful, and this author, the rightly self-proclaimed College Essay Guy, makes at least one part less intimidating. Sawyer, a national speaker and workshop facilitator, brings his writing tips to an even wider audience in this highly accessible, interactive, and efficient guide...multiple copies are a must for any college-prep collection." -- Booklist

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .7 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 256

Genre: Study Guides

Sub-Genre: College Entrance

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Format: Paperback

Author: Ethan Sawyer

Language: English

Street Date: July 1, 2016

TCIN: 51134971

UPC: 9781492635123

Item Number (DPCI): 248-16-0703

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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