This 30+ page guide provides tips on writing a college admissions essay that will stand out among the 100s admissions officers read each year. Topics include: *The Purpose of the Personal Statement *Who Reads Your Personal Statement *Understanding the Prompt and Choosing a Topic *Writing Your Personal Statement *Using Tone Effectively in Your Personal Statements *Insider Tips to Woo the Admissions Officers *Do's & Don'ts for Writing the Perfect Personal Statement *How to Write a Diversity Statement *Questions to Ask Yourself After Writing Your First Draft *How to Effectively Revise Your College Admissions Essay