Applying
Applying for college is a big deal. You’ve spent all this time narrowing down your college list to the schools that match you best, and you’re pretty excited about some of your schools and really hoping to be accepted. Now comes the stress of the actual application process. How do you get from here to an acceptance letter? You’re probably wondering:
What should I say about myself? What are my most important achievements? How do I write the best possible essay? And how do I get everything where it needs to be by the deadline?
The college application process can be long and stressful, but our experts can help you keep the process manageable and make it work for you.
We’ve put together the most important information from the leading experts and we offer great books, so you can get those acceptance letters on their way.
Fiske Real College Essays That Work Helps You Write Your Best Essay!
Fiske Real College Essays That Work shows you what works and what doesn't when it comes to college admissions essays. Fiske Real College Essays That Work includes 109 real college admissions essays from students who were accepted and insider advice on great openers and closers, effective essays at all skill levels, top mistakes to avoid, brainstorming ideas, and much more.
Writing your essay doesn't have to be stressful, and Edward Fiske and Bruce Hammond show you how to write your best essay while minimizing your stress level.
Coming Soon—Admission Possible Makes Applying to College Easier!
Admission Possible shows you exactly what to say and do to secure acceptance letters from colleges of your choice every step along the way from freshman through senior year of high school.
Everything you need for the college admissions process is provided, including sample college lists, resumes, essays, questions to ask admission reps, and email thank you notes.
Admission Possible reveals college admissions success secrets that have helped thousands of students from all over the world gain admission to the colleges of their choice.
Meet Our Applying Experts
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz is an award-winning author, founder of admissionpossible.com, speaker, and professional counselor who has successfully helped thousands of students select and get admitted to the colleges of their choice. Her Applying tips and tools will help you highlight your personal strengths and talents on your college application.
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Edward Fiske
Edward Fiske is the author of the #1 bestselling Fiske Guide to Colleges. In addition, he is the author of books that help with the application process, including Fiske Real College Essays That Work and Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College. His Applying tips and tools will help you write your admissions essays and get accepted to schools on your college list.
Applying
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Edward Fiske is the author of the #1 bestselling Fiske Guide to Colleges and several other books that help you find and get accepted to colleges that match you.
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