The Bottom Line
College Essays That Made a Difference is an impressive collection of sample essays, interviews, and essay writing tips. This book will prove to be an asset to college applicants.
Pros
- 30 pages of tips and advice from admissions representatives
- A real variety of sample college essays
Cons
- No critiques following sample essays
Description
- Written by the Staff of The Princeton Review
- Published by The Princeton Review/Random House Inc
- Includes over 100 sample application essays
Guide Review - College Essays That Made a Difference
The second edition of College Essays That Made a Difference is a comprehensive guide for college applicants.The book includes 123 real application essays written by students who were accepted to colleges like Columbia, Duke, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and MIT. While these essay samples will prove to be most helpful, I think readers will benefit most from the 30 page Q and A with 13 admissions officers. This section offers true insight into what writing a good college essay entails.
College Essays That Made a Difference also includes a chapter on the fundamentals of essay writing. The advice in this chapter is simple, but practical. I especially enjoyed the part about which essay topic work and which ones don't.
If you are having trouble writing your college essay or think you will have trouble, pick up a copy of College Essays That Made a Difference. It will provide you with the inspiration and instruction you need to make your college essay shine.
