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50 Successful Stanford Application Essays

Write Your Way into the College of Your Choice
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Helping applicants navigate the intricate yet vitally important essay process at elite schools such as Stanford—a university that enrols students from all 50 states and 52 countries and has an admission rate less than five percent—this go-to guide helps prospective students see for themselves what it... Read More
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Every applicant's greatest challenge to getting into Stanford University, which draws from all 50 states, is figuring out how to write that winning admission essay. This book shows them how.

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    Helping applicants navigate the intricate yet vitally important essay process at elite schools such as Stanford—a university that enrols students from all 50 states and 52 countries and has an admission rate less than five percent—this go-to guide helps prospective students see for themselves what it takes to be admitted to selective programs at colleges nationwide.

    Along with the 50 essay examples that give a detailed analysis of the strengths and even weaknesses of each essay, there are tips from college admission officers and successful applicants and a description of the 25 essay mistakes that guarantee failure.

    For highly judicious colleges, the essay is one of the most important factors in whether students are admitted or rejected. Yet this resource, from a pair of award-winning authors and college application gurus, will help readers temper their fears and inspire their writing.

    50 Successful Stanford Application Essays is an essential tool for anyone aiming to enter these prestigious institutions.

    Book Details

    INFORMATION

    ISBN: 9781617601866

    Publisher: SuperCollege LLC,US

    Format: Paperback / softback

    Date Published: 14 May 2024

    Country: United States

    Imprint: SuperCollege LLC,US

    Edition: Fifth Edition

    Illustration: Illustrations

    Audience: Tertiary education

    DIMENSIONS

    Width: 152.0mm

    Height: 228.0mm

    Weight: 255g

    Pages: 208

    About the Author

    Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 14 books including The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges, The Ultimate Scholarship Book, and How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay. They tour the country as speakers on college planning and live in Belmont, California.

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