Write your college essay in less than a day - Elizabeth Wissner-Gross

Strategies from a noted educational consultant on how to ease the pressure, ace the essay, and gain admission into your top-choice school

Getting into college has become fiercely competitive, which makes the personal-essay part of the application process even more important-and stressful. But stop worrying! In Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day, Elizabeth Wissner-Gross-a top educational strategist in this area who counsels students at schools across the country-breaks down the harrowing ordeal of essay writing into manageable steps, leaving you with a fresh, polished, stand-out piece that admissions officers will love to read. Inside you'll find

exercises to help you select an essay topic inspired by your most notable achievements-and winning a Nobel Prize needn't be one of them
timed chapters (including snack breaks) to help you brainstorm, create, and critique your essay in only five hours
sample essays and grading criteria so that you can play the admissions officer-and know what you're up against
advice on which writing techniques will score you points-and which could potentially sink your chances

Accessible, savvy, and written with a student's needs and concerns in mind, Write Your College Essay in Less Than a Day gives you all the tools you need to compose an original, professional essay that will help you turn your dream school into a well-deserved reality.