Where to Begin?

Withan ever-growing pool of talented anddiverse college applicants coming from the top highschools in the country and beyond,students everywhere are feeling the pressure tocraftapplication essays thatare clear, passionate, and, above all else, persuasive. No easy task.

Examples that Inspire

To help, this completely new edition of 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays showcases theexactapproaches, both conventional and creative, that won over admissions officersat Harvard University, the nation’stop-rankedcollege.From chronicling personal achievements to detailingunique talents, the variety of topics coveredwithin these essaysopensapplicantsup to new possibilities and showcases the best techniques to help them tell their stories most effectively. Each essay in this collection was used by a Harvard student and is followed by analysis by the staff of T he Harvard Crimson , where theessay is taken apart and its strengths and weakness are detailedto show readers how they can write their own winning essay.

Strategies that Succeed

50 Successful Harvard Application Essays’ tested approaches and straightforward advicemake it the best resource for applicants who are lookingfor the insider’s knowledge to get accepted tothe school of their dreams.