A Guide to Writing College Admissions Essays: Practical Advice for Students and Parents

This book provides practical advice and helpful tips for students writing their college admissions essays.It offers suggestions on good topics to write about--without getting too specific--and vital information on writing approach, grammar, and usage. If used properly, this book will help applicants craft a readable, noteworthy, and unique essay.

Suzanne Franklin is a college counselor with more than 20 years of experience helping students with their choice of school (everywhere from community college to the Ivy League). Cory Franklin is an intensive care physician turned essayist who has published four books. Linda Black is a college counselor with more than 20 years of experience helping students with their choice of school (everywhere from community college to the Ivy League). Paul Weingarten is a former senior member of the Chicago Tribune editorial board.