College FiYOu
INTO
College
by
Amy Burnham
Daniel Kaufman
Chris Dowhan
BARRON'S)CHAPTER 1:
CHAPTER 2:
CHAPTER 3:
CHAPTER 4:
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS v
INTRODUCTION .... wit
ANOTE ABOUT PLAGIARISM =o vss ss x
PART ONE
Preparation 1
ASSESS YOUR AUDIENCE
Profle of an Admissions Commitee
How important Are the Essays, Anyway?
What Ave “They” Looking For? :
What They Are Tired of Finding
Got Feedback!
GATHER YOUR MATERIAL
Start Your Engines
‘Assess Yourself.
‘A Note for Everyone Tearing Their Hair Out
Research the Schools
‘Special Advice for Transfer Students
PART TWO.
Strategy 31
CHOOSE YOUR WEAPONS...... 33
Find Your Focus 33
Daal Invorests ceoeeseereseees 7
Your Personal Points : : 40
Working with Sets of Essays a1
PLAN YOUR ATTACK seats 53
‘A Note About Shortcuts—Use Caution 54
Essays About Your Growth and Development 54
Essays About Goals 56
Essays Ahout Role Models and influence 9
Essays About Achievements cesses at
Essays About Hobbies and Interests i 3
Eseays About Childhood Experiences 6a
Essays About Your Favorite. 55
Essays About Social sues and Current Affaire 66
Essays That Target the School “r
Essays About International Experience 70
Eesaye About Family 70