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Fiske Real College Essays That Work

The #1 book on college admissions essays, completely updated and revised

From the most trusted name in college admissions, Fiske Real College Essays That Work is the first application essay book designed for those who need it most: bright students who aren't natural writers.

College experts Edward Fiske and Bruce Hammond offer readers the best, most student-tailored advice on how to choose their topic and write their essay. Students can learn by example with more than 100 real sample essays, chosen from all degrees of writing proficiency, including 20 brand-new essays from students who got into the most up-and-coming, in-demand schools. Examples are also given to show how an essay is edited from initial to final draft.

Fiske and Hammond give students an all-inclusive guide to writing an application essay that will open the door to the college of their dreams.

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