Write yourself in: the definitive guide to writing successful college admissions essays

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Conclusion: hang in there!

Acknowledgments

Appendix I: creating your college list

Appendix II: creating your résumé and activities list

Appendix III: emergency backup brainstorming exercises

Appendix IV: additional resources

Appendix V: sample essays.