How do you start writing the essay?

Many students are intimidated by the essay part of the applications process. These books and online resources offer some great help.

Book: College Essays That Made a Difference, by the Princeton Review
Describing a composite of different students and where they applied together with the essay they wrote.

Book: College Admission Essays for Dummies, by Gerladine Woods
Lots of help to get you started.

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Blog: How to Communicate Your Passion for Writing in the College Admissions Process : CollegeRecruiter.com Insights by Admissions Counselors Blog
Good tips around the value of writing.