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From the creators of the popular 5 Steps to a 5 program, expert tips on writing college application essaysInMcGraw-Hill's Writing an Outstanding College Application Essay, two writing coaches show you how to craft an essay that will get you into the top college of your choice. Estelle Rankin and Barbara Murphy's hands-on instruction helps you plan and write well-constructed, engaging college application essays that really hold admissions officers' attention. They nurture an understanding of good writing and teach you to find your voice as a writer. Features include: Using personal interviews to create unique essays Planning and writing the first draft Mining life experiences for topics Tweaking the essay to fit different college applications Samples of winning student essays

Estelle Rankin taught AP Literature at Jericho High School and consults for College Board’s AP and pre-AP divisions.

Barbara Murphy taught AP English Language at Jericho High School and is a reader for the AP English Language and Composition exam. They are the creators of the McGraw-Hill 5 Steps to a 5 series.

Acknowledgments

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Introducing the College Application Essay

1

(16)

Frequently Asked Questions

A Discussion with the Experts

How to Use This Book

Examining Your Life and Finding Your Passion

17

(20)

Your Very Own Personal Interview

The Brainstorming Process

Using the Materials You've Discovered

Choosing Your Topic

37

(14)

A Sampling of Some Typical College Application Essay Questions

The Long and Short of It

Writing the Essay

51

(38)

Choosing the Best Subject for You

The First Draft

In the Beginning: Writing the Opening

Writing the Body of the Essay

Writing the Conclusion

Reading between the Lines

Responding to the Short-Answer Questions

Last, but Certainly Not Least

The Evolving Essay

89

(8)

Evaluating the First draft

For Example

97

(72)

Successful Essays with Comments and Suggestions

Risk Takers

Sparklers

Openings

Closings

Sparkling Bits and Pieces

Afterword

169

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McGraw-Hill's Writing an Outstanding College Application Essay

McGraw-Hill's Writing an Outstanding College Application Essay

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