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StudyPoint's Guide to Writing College Application Essays

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Our comprehensive guide offers parents and students insider tips and strategies for writing outstanding college application essays. It was written by Doris Davis, a former Associate Provost for Admissions and Enrollment at Cornell University and Dean of Admissions at Barnard College of Columbia University for eleven years. The guide covers:

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What are the components of a good essay?

The role of the application essay in the admissions selection process

A recommended timeline for brainstorming, drafting, revising, and finalizing essays

Insider tips and a list of memorable essays Doris has read over the years

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