Book Description
Each year, millions of high school students struggle to fill out their college applications and the accompanying admissions essays. They realize that writing the perfect essay can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection—and even perhaps between winning a scholarship versus taking out exorbitant school loans. The Adams College Admissions Essay Handbook gives students the edge they need to craft essays that will put their applications over the top. Burton Jay Nadler, a university admissions and career expert, has teamed with his daughter, Jordan—an honors student at Cornell University—to create a book that speaks directly to the needs of today’s college-bound teens. In addition to the perspectives of this dynamic duo, this handy guide offers additional insiders’ tips from a seasoned admissions professional, an English teacher, and a college counselor. With The Adams College Admissions Essay Handbook, students learn how to: · Write on a topic that is best suited for the student · Choose the best possible writing style · Stay away from frequently made mistakes (do’s and don’ts) · Edit the rough draft · Write an essay at the last minute (but the authors don’t encourage it) Essay writing success is based on lots of hard work, motivation, and perseverance. Filled with inspiring advice and practical tips, The Adams College Admissions Essay Handbook is the ultimate tool for any high school student who needs a boost in the right direction. Burton Jay Nadler (Pittsford, NY), author of The Everything® Resume Book, 2nd Edition, is director of the University of Rochester’s Career Center and assistant dean. He has worked in career services at the University of the Pacific, Southern Methodist University, and Dartmouth College. Mr. Nadler has recruited for one of the largest financial services firms in the world, and has written countless articles on career and job searching in publications including The Wall Street Journal’s Managing Your Career.
About the Author
Jordan Nadler (Pittsford, NY) is currently a student at Cornell University. An honors graduate of Allendale-Columbia, a private preparatory school in New York, Ms. Nadler was recognized academically as a recipient of the Dexter Perkins Prize for History, and the Della Simpson Book Award for Excellence in English and History.
The Adams College Admissions Essay Handbook FROM THE PUBLISHER
Did you wait until the last minute to write the most important essay of your high school career -- the one that will make or break your application to your first-choice college? No problem! Just follow the easy as A-B-C steps explained in The Adams College Admissions Essay Handbook, and you'll be well on your way to writing essays that stand out from the crowd. Burton Jay Nadler, director of the University of Rochester's Career Center, and his daughter, Jordan Nadler, a student at Cornell University, show you how to: Choose a topic you actually like to write about, Edit and shape the essay on your own, Apply your creative side naturally, Make your application irresistible! Featuring solid techniques and easy-to-follow examples, The Adams College Admissions Essay Handbook can help you write your way into the college of your choice -- without feeling like you're doing a boring homework assignment!
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