On Writing The College Application Essay By Harry Bauld

What does an admissions officer look for in a college application essay?

You. It's that simple. There's no formula, no trick, no strategy, says Harry Bauld, a former Ivy League admissions officer. But with acceptance rates at all-time lows, just being yourself in an essay means understanding your readers and the unique form in which you are writing. In this fully revised and updated edition of the classic guide to writing the best essay of your life, Bauld reveals the big clichés (The Trip, The Jock, Miss America, Pet Death) and helps you discover ways to come alive on the page as a real person instead of applicant number 13,791.

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Harry Bauld has given countless presentations and workshops for students, parents and teachers all over the country on the writing of the college application essay. If you would like to bring Harry to your high school junior or senior class for a workshop or presentation or are interested in an individual essay consultation, please fill out the form in the contact section.

"For many years, Harry provided his famous essay-writing workshop to our seniors. His presentations always engaged students tremendously and prodded them to think meaningfully about the stories they wanted to tell, while managing to be both hilarious and deeply thoughtful. His workshops were beloved by students. One year the senior class even invited him back to be their graduation speaker! Throughout his time working with CA, Harry displayed generous and heartfelt care with the students, along with exceptional insight into the art of the personal narrative."

– Cathy Nabbefeld, College Counselor, Colorado Academy, Denver