Compiled by an editorial staff that includes college admissions officers, this book presents model essays & in-depth advice that can help students gain admission to the school of their choice. Most of this volume deals with the challenge of the admissions essay, which students often find to be a stressful & frustrating experience. Approximately 50 essay examples come from successful Ivy League college applicants, & are amplified with critical comments on strong & weak points. Essays cover a variety of categories, including sports, family, ethnicity, literature, ethical dilemmas, work experiences, & cross-cultural experiences. Additional features include advice & ideas from successful student essay applicants: what they did right, how many re-writes they needed, where they got outside help, & much more. Dan Kaufman & his staff of assistants produce Ivy Essays, a website focused to help students gain admission to colleges & graduate schools. Their operation is based in Boston.