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For use with Grade K. 180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that will teach first grade students to become better writers. Each two-week unit covers one writing standard centered on high-interest themes. Through daily practice that is easy to implement, students will strengthen their language and grammar skills while practicing the various steps of the writing process. Helpful tools are provided to help teachers differentiate instruction and for formative assessment. These standards-based activities correlate to state standards and lay the foundation for College and Career Readiness. \'Internships in Psychology\' provides you with all the resources you need to successfully navigate the internship application process. One of the most stressful aspects of the college application process is the essay. Most students worry about what an admissions officer looks for in a writing sample. But that�s the wrong way to approach this vital component, says former college admissions officer Harry Bauld. At Brown and Columbia, he saw what prospective students often did wrong�and now tells you how to do it right.On Writing the College Application Essay�is his inside guide to writing a college application essay that will stand out from the pack. 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Step Two: Pick a topic matters to you--one that opens a window to your personality, your passions, and your mind--a topic that tells colleges who you really are. Step Three: Let author George Ehrenhaft guide you through the process of planning your essay, writing a rough draft, and editing it to perfection This new edition analyzes both the increasingly popular Common Application essay topics and numerous supplementary essay topics required by many colleges. Included are several full-length sample essays from recent applicants, each with a critique that discusses its strengths or indicates missteps. This book offers crucial essay-writing instruction and advice for all college-bound students. OUT OF PRINT EDITION� - 2nd Edition now available With concision and wit, Harvey shows college students how to write papers that are clear, cogent--and also stylish. --James Miller, Editor, D�dalus One of the most stressful aspects of the college application process is the essay. Most students worry about what an admissions officer looks for in a writing sample. But that�s the wrong way to approach this vital component, says former college admissions officer Harry Bauld. At Brown and Columbia, he saw what prospective students often did wrong�and now tells you how to do it right.On Writing the College Application Essay�is his inside guide to writing a college application essay that will stand out from the pack. Baum advises you on how to avoid platitudes and find your authentic voice, gives you tools and ideas that will spark your imagination, and shows you how to approach themes with originality and panache to make even the most tired topics�the ones most students should stay away from�fresh, such as:The trip (�I had to adjust to a whole new way of life.�)My favorite things (puppy dogs, freedom, and chocolate chip cookies)The pageant contestant (�I think World Peace is the most important issue facing us today.�)The jock (�Through wrestling I have learned to set goals and to work with people.�)The autobiography (�Hello, my name is . . . �)Tales of my success (�But, finally, when I crossed the finish line . . . �)Pet death (�As I watched Buttons�s life ebb away, I came to value . . . �)Getting into the college of your dreams is tough. The competition is fierce. For more than twenty-five years, On Writing the College Application Essay has helped thousands of students improve their chances. Now, let it work for you.