Gen Tanabe - Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays

Critical Acclaim for Books by Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Authors of 50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays, Get into Any College and The Ultimate Scholarship Book

Upbeat, well-organized and engaging, this comprehensive tool is an exceptional investment for the college-bound.

Publishers Weekly

Helps college applicants write better essays.

The Daily News

Invaluable information.

Leonard Banks, The Journal Press

A present for anxious parents.

Mary Kaye Ritz, The Honolulu Advertiser

Helpful, well-organized guide, with copies of actual letters and essays and practical tips. A good resource for all students.

KLIATT

When you consider the costs of a four-year college or university education nowadays, think about forking out (the price) for this little gem written and produced by two who know.

Don Denevi, Palo Alto Daily News

Whats even better than all the top-notch tips is that the book is written in a cool, conversational way.

College Bound Magazine

Offers advice on writing a good entrance essay, taking exams and applying for scholarships, and other information on the college experiencestart to finish.

Town & Country Magazine

I would like to extend my greatest appreciation to your Accepted publication. I recently applied to Cornell University. I read your book from cover to back, wrote an essay about Snorkeling in Okinawa (which most people criticized), and got ACCEPTED to Cornell. Thank you very much for your help, and Ill be sure to refer this book to anyone applying to college.

Jason Clemmey

If youre struggling with your essays, the Tanabes offer some encouragement.

College Bound Magazine

A must for any prospective college student.

Midwest Book Review

The Tanabes literally wrote the book on the topic.

Bull & Bear Financial Report

Filled with student-tested strategies.

Pam Costa, Santa Clara Vision

Actually shows you how to get into college.

New Jersey Spectator Leader

Upbeat tone and clear, practical advice

Book News

Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays (Fourth Edition)

By Gen S. Tanabe and Kelly Y. Tanabe

Published by SuperCollege, LLC

3286 Oak Court

Belmont, CA 94002

www.supercollege.com

Copyright 2011 by SuperCollege, LLC

Previous Editions: 2002, 2005, 2008

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of SuperCollege. This book is protected under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions.

Credits: Cover design 2011 TLC Graphics, www.TLCGraphics.com. Design: Monica Thomas. Edited by Bob Drews. All essays in this book are used by permission of their authors.

Trademarks: All brand names, product names and services used in this book are trademarks, registered trademarks or tradenames of their respective holders. SuperCollege is not associated with any college, university, product or vendor.

Disclaimers: The authors and publisher have used their best efforts in preparing this book. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter. Some narratives and names have been modified for illustrative purposes. SuperCollege and the authors make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of the book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. There are no warranties which extend beyond the descriptions contained in this paragraph. The accuracy and completeness of the information provided herein and the opinions stated herein are not guaranteed or warranted to produce any particular results. SuperCollege and the authors specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.

ISBN 978-1-617600-68-5

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Gen S. Tanabe, Kelly Y. Tanabe

Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays / by Gen S. Tanabe and Kelly Y. Tanabe. 4th ed.

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Includes appendices and index.

1. College Admission I. Title

2. Reference 3. Education

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