We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more.
Complete Guide to College Application Essays
SKU
026941
ISBN
9780525570172
Grade 9-12
These icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$14.99 $14.99 $10.95
Rainbow Savings: $4.04
Description
New in 2020, this guide from the Princeton Review is one of those books where you will get out of it what you put in. If you just read it and take it in, you will get some good tips to apply to your writing. However, if you actually do the exercises and interact with the practical strategies, you are certain to make your writing more outstanding. ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Complete Guide to College Application Essays
As confirmed by college admissions officers in articles in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and other major news sites, now that the SAT/ACT are often optional, many grades are pass/fail, and the opportunities for extracurriculars have vanished, you NEED to ace your essay in order to stand out as an applicant.
This book takes you from blank page to submitted application with step-by-step guidance on the most effective ways to complete this daunting process! We've packed these pages with practical exercises and annotated samples that model good and bad techniques, and included tips from real admissions officers.
This complete guide provides:
- A firsthand look into different review processes, plus editing guidelines to help you think like an essay reader
- Step-by-step methods for breaking down a prompt
- Brainstorming techniques to help you find the right story to share
- Tried-and-true advice to get you outlining and drafting your essay with confidence
- Annotated essays to demonstrate writing dos and don'ts
- Guidance on additional written content (like short answer questions and resumes) for a completely polished application
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Princeton Review |
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| ISBN: | 9780525570172 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |
Videos
Reviews