Accepted! 50 successful college admission essays - Gen Tanabe, Tanabe Kelly 2008

25 worst essay-writing mistakes
The essay-writing workshop

In writing a successful admission essay we have found that it is just as important to know what not to do. This list of the worst essay-writing boo-boos comes from years of experience as well as from interviews with admission offi cers and students. While some seem obvious, it is always surprising how often these mistakes are committed each and

every year. Read this list and then read it again as you are writing your essay.