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This 30+ page guide provides tips on writing a college admissions essay that will stand out among the 100s admissions officers read each year. 

Topics include: 

*The Purpose of the Personal Statement 
*Who Reads Your Personal Statement
*Understanding the Prompt and Choosing a Topic
*Writing Your Personal Statement
*Using Tone Effectively in Your Personal Statements 
*Insider Tips to Woo the Admissions Officers
*Do's & Don'ts for Writing the Perfect Personal Statement
*How to Write a Diversity Statement
*Questions to Ask Yourself After Writing Your First Draft
*How to Effectively Revise Your College Admissions EssayAll Rights Reserved

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