The definitive guide to writing application essays, written with the help and advice of top-school admissions officers. Includes a step-by-step writing program plus 50 successful essays, complete with critical comments that point out their strengths and weaknesses. Also includes a section of 25 real essays graded and ranked by the admissions officers. The essays are the one part of the application totally under your control - make the most of them and increase your chances of getting into the school of your choice!