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  • Gelb, Alan, author.
     
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  • College applications -- United States.
     
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  • Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission.
     
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  • Exposition (Rhetoric)
     
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    Conquering the college admissions essay in 10 steps : crafting a winning personal statement / Alan Gelb.
    by Gelb, Alan, author.
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    New York : Ten Speed Press, c2017.
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  • College applications -- United States.
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  • Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission.
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  • Exposition (Rhetoric)
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  • Essay -- Authorship.
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    9780399578694 (paperback) :
    0399578692 (paperback)
    Description: 
    x, 229 pages ; 18 cm
    Edition: 
    Third edition.
    Contents: 
    Step one: Understanding the narrative -- Step two: Finding your topic -- Step three: Point of view -- Step four: Getting it down -- Step five: "Big picture" editing -- Step six: Second draft -- Step seven: Self-editing -- Step eight: Third draft -- Step nine: Pulling it together -- Step ten: Finishing up -- Appendix 1: Real student essays -- Appendix 2: Conquering the supplementals -- Appendix 3: For parents -- Appendix 4: New for teachers.
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    "The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process. Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's organized and encouraging step-by-step instructions take the intimidation out of the process, enabling applicants to craft a meaningful and polished college admissions essay. Gelb teaches students to identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A consistent top-seller in the college prep category, Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Easy Steps has been revised to include extra information on supplemental and waitlist essays. This much-needed handbook will help applicants win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they've been accepted"--
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