Graduate Essays: What Works. What Doesn't and Why

Veteran higher-education consultant Donald Asher demystifies the graduate school application process and offers a detailed action plan that has proved successful for some of the most competitive programs in the country. The 50 sample essays-selected from thousands of candidates-showcase the best of the best while the Essay Hall of Shame identifies common pitfalls to avoid. Sample letters of recommendation and essays for scholarships residencies fellowships and postgraduate and postdoctoral applications cover all stages of the application process. Teaches how to craft a winning essay with 50 state-of-the-art samples to inspire instruct and all but guarantee a top-of-the-pile application. Updated third edition includes an entirely new chapter dedicated to online applications and how they're managed processed and considered. Previous editions have sold 100000 copies.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Paperback: 131 pages

Publisher: Ten Speed Press (July 1 1991)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0898154146

ISBN-13: 978-0898154146

Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 11 inches

Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces