College FiYOu INTO College by Amy Burnham Daniel Kaufman Chris Dowhan BARRON'S)CHAPTER 1: CHAPTER 2: CHAPTER 3: CHAPTER 4: Contents ACKNOWLEDGMENTS v INTRODUCTION .... wit ANOTE ABOUT PLAGIARISM =o vss ss x PART ONE Preparation 1 ASSESS YOUR AUDIENCE Profle of an Admissions Commitee How important Are the Essays, Anyway? What Ave “They” Looking For? : What They Are Tired of Finding Got Feedback! GATHER YOUR MATERIAL Start Your Engines ‘Assess Yourself. ‘A Note for Everyone Tearing Their Hair Out Research the Schools ‘Special Advice for Transfer Students PART TWO. Strategy 31 CHOOSE YOUR WEAPONS...... 33 Find Your Focus 33 Daal Invorests ceoeeseereseees 7 Your Personal Points : : 40 Working with Sets of Essays a1 PLAN YOUR ATTACK seats 53 ‘A Note About Shortcuts—Use Caution 54 Essays About Your Growth and Development 54 Essays About Goals 56 Essays Ahout Role Models and influence 9 Essays About Achievements cesses at Essays About Hobbies and Interests i 3 Eseays About Childhood Experiences 6a Essays About Your Favorite. 55 Essays About Social sues and Current Affaire 66 Essays That Target the School “r Essays About International Experience 70 Eesaye About Family 70