Bøger af Nancy L. Nolan

When they prepare for college, few candidates take the time to acquire the caliber of recommendation letters they will need to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive applicant pool. This book, which was written by an Ivy League admissions expert, offers detailed advice to write (and get) persuasive letters that highlight the personal, academic and professional strengths the committee expects to see. It also includes 45 successful recommendation letters for students who have distinguished themselves as scholars, leaders, volunteers, athletes, and performers. Finally, there are also persuasive letters that explain extenuating circumstances in a candidate's history (such as disappointing grades and a low SAT score). At top colleges, where the competition is fierce, the quality and depth of a candidate's recommendation letters can make the difference between acceptance and rejection. Whether you are an applicant who needs a persuasive letter of recommendation, or someone who has been asked to write one, this exceptional book is mandatory reading.

At top U.S. law schools, a candidate's personal statement can help him/her to stand out in an increasingly competitive applicant pool. This publication presents 101 personal statements that enabled their authors to gain admission to the law school of their choice. By design, they include more than 20 different topics, including the candidates' goals, personal background, legal experience, notable accomplishments, contribution to diversity, international travel experiences, and motivation to become an attorney. The selection also includes successful responses to being waitlisted and separate addendums to explain a disappointing GPA or LSAT score. Collectively, these statements show the many ways that candidates have presented themselves to the committee in a creative (and effective) manner. They also show the caliber of writing that is expected at top U.S. law schools. Before you write your own statement, take the time to read several sample essays from students who have already accomplished what you are trying to do. For something this important, why leave your personal statement to chance?