Perfect Phrases for College Application Essays, 1st Edition

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part One: Building a Foundation for Writing Your Essay
Chapter 1. Writing the College Application Essay Is a Daunting Task: What to Do About It
Chapter 2. A Look at the Application Essay Questions
Part Two: Perfect Phrases for Developing and Writing College Application Essays
Chapter 3. Perfect Phrases for Inventorying Experiences That Highlight Your Attributes and Attitudes
Chapter 4. Perfect Phrases for Significant Experience or Ethical Dilemma Essays
Chapter 5. Personal, Local, National, or International Concerns
Chapter 6. Writing about a Person or Creative Work That Has Influenced You
Chapter 7. Writing for the Diversity Questions
Chapter 8. Writing on the Topic of Your Choice
Chapter 9. A Quick Look at The Common Application Short Answer Question
Chapter 10. Answering Non-Common Application Essay Questions and Supplemental Short Answer Questions
Part Three: Tricks of the Trade for Polished Essays
Chapter 11. On Writing Strong Beginnings, Middles, and Endings
Chapter 12. Additional Editing and Formatting Tips