From the back of the book (different to publisher blurb PBS has):
The right phrase for every situation... every time.
The most daunting part of a college application-- the essay-- requires students to present themselves at their very best. The trick is to communicate exactly what you want to say, with the style and panache that display each writer's individual intelligence, creativity, and competence. "Perfect Phrases for College Application Essays" is exactly what you need to develop a winning essay that makes you stand out from other applicants.
Veteran author and writing coach Shiela Bender provides a preview of the questions you're likely to see on a college application and guides you through the process of building a solid, engaging essay. Inside, you'll find:
* Hundreds of key words and attention-drawing phrases to properly articulate your thoughts into a compelling, cohesive essay.
* Transitional phrases to ensure a graceful flow of words.
* Advice on how to focus on a specific topic.
Practical and cohesive, "Perfect Phases for College Application Essays" is the ideal tool to help you catch and maintain the interest of admission committees of every school to which you apply.
The right phrase for every situation... every time.
The most daunting part of a college application-- the essay-- requires students to present themselves at their very best. The trick is to communicate exactly what you want to say, with the style and panache that display each writer's individual intelligence, creativity, and competence. "Perfect Phrases for College Application Essays" is exactly what you need to develop a winning essay that makes you stand out from other applicants.
Veteran author and writing coach Shiela Bender provides a preview of the questions you're likely to see on a college application and guides you through the process of building a solid, engaging essay. Inside, you'll find:
* Hundreds of key words and attention-drawing phrases to properly articulate your thoughts into a compelling, cohesive essay.
* Transitional phrases to ensure a graceful flow of words.
* Advice on how to focus on a specific topic.
Practical and cohesive, "Perfect Phases for College Application Essays" is the ideal tool to help you catch and maintain the interest of admission committees of every school to which you apply.
