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Nail Your College Essay
This supportive and anecdote-filled book discusses the important role that the college admissions essay can play in college selections, and encourages you, the student, to take advantage of this opportunity to stand out. You are encouraged to write with the goal of making a connection with the college admissions counselor who will read your college essay.
Testimonials
“Indispensable guidance — students using this book will get it right. Jan gives practical, insider advice that helps real kids share their real stories.”
– Luisa Rabe, Educational Consultant
“The book is very effective and clear. As a student, I learned a lot about how to write my essay in a memorable and genuine way.”
– Ally Bruschi, Student
“I wish I knew Jan when I was a college applicant! I was a victim to the introduction / body / conclusion format as a high school student.”
– Nellys Li, Artist
“Jan guides students to use their stories and authentic voices in order ‘to like the people they are.’ Plus, she models that advice. Nail Your College Essay is filled with her stories, written in her experienced and powerful voice. This book is invaluable for students, college counselors, and English teachers.”
– Valerie Broughton, College Consultant
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About The Author
Jan Rooker has been an educational consultant for almost 15 years. Prior to this she taught high school English in Ridgewood, NJ. She has advised high school students about colleges for more than 20 years, and has guided more than 1,500 students in writing their admissions essays. She graduated from Cornell (BA), Stanford (MA), and Columbia (MA).
In addition to mentoring high school students, aiding students in learning about and selecting colleges, brain storming college admissions essays, and offering essay writing workshops to large and small groups, Jan works with students on essays by telephone and via the internet.
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