Perfect Phrases for College Application Essays

Sheila Bender has provided teacher training in WA, AZ, and CA. In 2002, she developed and launched www.writingitreal.com as a vehicle to help others foster their best writing.

• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPart One: Building a Foundation for Writing Your EssayChapter 1. Writing the College Application Essay Is a Daunting Task: What to Do About ItChapter 2. A Look at the Application Essay QuestionsPart Two: Perfect Phrases for Developing and Writing College Application EssaysChapter 3. Perfect Phrases for Inventorying Experiences That Highlight Your Attributes and AttitudesChapter 4. Perfect Phrases for Significant Experience or Ethical Dilemma EssaysChapter 5. Personal, Local, National, or International ConcernsChapter 6. Writing about a Person or Creative Work That Has Influenced YouChapter 7. Writing for the Diversity QuestionsChapter 8. Writing on the Topic of Your ChoiceChapter 9. A Quick Look at The Common Application Short Answer QuestionChapter 10. Answering Non-Common Application Essay Questions and Supplemental Short Answer QuestionsPart Three: Tricks of the Trade for Polished EssaysChapter 11. On Writing Strong Beginnings, Middles, and EndingsChapter 12. Additional Editing and Formatting Tips