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Do-It Write: How to Prepare a Great College Application (Do It Write, 8th ed.) [Paperback]

G. Gary Ripple (Author)


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September 1999 1575090473 978-1575090474 8th
Writing the college essay is the most troublesome part of the application process, especially for students who feel pressured to create creative masterpieces. Do-It Write helps students overcome writer's block and personalize their topic. It includes dozens of actual essays with insightful comments explaining why some work, and why others don't. Finally, Do-It Write answers questions about the rest of the application, so students can complete each step with ease.

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"College financial guides come and go, but each year the inexpensive books published by Octameron Associates get better and better." -- Forbes

"From modest beginnings in the Leider family basement, Octameron has grown to publish a series of some of the best books available on college financial planning...The firm is a Mecca for information." -- Financial Services Week

"These books are easy-to-read and make good use of humor. They should be in every collection serving college-bound students." -- The Book Report

"We make college-essay writing part of each student's homework assignment. Do-It Write has been a perfect workbook!" -- HS English Teacher, Virginia

About the Author

G. Gary Ripple is a nationally known expert on the topic of college admissions. An in-demand speaker at schools across the country, Ripple is the former Director of Admission at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania and the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Product Details

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Octameron Associates; 8th edition (September 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1575090473
  • ISBN-13: 978-1575090474
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,745,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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