50 Successful Stanford Application Essays: Get into Stanford and Other Top Colleges

by Gen Tanabe, Kelly Tanabe

Helping applicants navigate the intricate yet vitally important essay process at elite schools such as Stanford—a university that enrolls students from all 50 states and 52 countries and has an admission rate less than seven percent—this go-to guide helps prospective students see for themselves what it takes to be admitted to selective programs. Along with the 50 essay examples that give a detailed analysis of the strengths and even weaknesses of each essay, there are tips from college admission officers and successful applicants and a description of the 25 essay mistakes that guarantee failure. For highly judicious colleges, the essay is one of the most important factors in whether students are admitted or rejected, yet this resource, from a pair of award-winning authors and college application gurus, will help readers temper their fears and inspire their writing.

Genres: College

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2013

Reviews

[Marie K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I surprisingly loved reading the essays! The analysis and advice are incredibly helpful and I will be sure to start writing EARLY.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a completely impromptu read, but maybe it was the perfect timing for my personal statements as I prepare for grad school. Although I can’t help but wish I read more before entering college, I’m beginning to realize that everything has its own timing and purpose: I can fully appreciate literature for its craft now and empathize with works more.

Who knows, maybe I could’ve felt even more daunted if I opened this any sooner, feeling unaccomplished and disinterested?

[Ramisa Alam · Rating 5 out of 5]

so glad that I read it.

[muffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were some really good essays and other really unimpressive ones.