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LYNDA COLLEGE PREP WRITING A STRONG ESSAY TUTORIAL
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LYNDA COLLEGE PREP WRITING A STRONG ESSAY TUTORIAL
Given today's competitive college admissions process, a
strong essay is critical. It can be the difference between
acceptance and rejection. In this course, writing
instructor Leigh Ann Chow covers planning, drafting
editing, and polishing an unforgettable college essay. She
explains how the essay is used in determining acceptance
and reviews good and bad essay examples. These lessons will
not only help improve your chances of getting into a
top-choice school, but also make you a better writer once
you get there
Topics include:
* Understanding the essay purpose and audience
* Reviewing common and unusual essay prompts
* Starting with a strong opening statement
* Showing, not telling
* Adhering to word limits
* Organizing the essay
* Varying sentence structure
* Revising the essay  
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Filename
Size
01. Introduction/01_01-Welcome.mp4
5.2 MB
01. Introduction/01_02-What you should know before starting your essay.mp4
5.9 MB
01. Introduction/01_03-How to use the exercise files and sample essays.mp4
4.3 MB
02. Exploring the College Application Essay/02_01-Understanding the purpose of the essay.mp4
5.9 MB
02. Exploring the College Application Essay/02_02-Knowing the audience for the essay.mp4
9.7 MB
02. Exploring the College Application Essay/02_03-Deciding whether or not to write an optional essay.mp4
9.2 MB
03. Examining the Types of Essay Prompts/03_01-The Common Application and the Universal College Application.mp4
16.1 MB
03. Examining the Types of Essay Prompts/03_02-Schoolspecific supplements.mp4
24.9 MB
03. Examining the Types of Essay Prompts/03_03-The personal statement.mp4
18.4 MB
03. Examining the Types of Essay Prompts/03_04-Unusual essay prompts or supplements.mp4
16.4 MB
04. Maximizing Your Chances of Success/04_01-Starting out strong.mp4
10.1 MB
04. Maximizing Your Chances of Success/04_02-Showing not telling.mp4
8.6 MB
04. Maximizing Your Chances of Success/04_03-Providing specific details.mp4
7 MB
04. Maximizing Your Chances of Success/04_04-Coming up with a compelling title.mp4
7.2 MB
04. Maximizing Your Chances of Success/04_05-Adhering to word limits.mp4
7 MB
04. Maximizing Your Chances of Success/04_06-Saying a lot with a few words.mp4
8 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_01-Selecting your prompt and prewriting.mp4
13.7 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_02-Getting started with drafting.mp4
7.3 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_03-Finding an organizational structure.mp4
12.2 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_04-Using direct, precise, and active verbs.mp4
9.3 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_05-Choosing appropriate words.mp4
12.6 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_06-Varying sentence structure.mp4
13.7 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_07-Revising.mp4
10.7 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_08-Editing and trimming.mp4
7 MB
05. Writing the Essay/05_09-Polishing and publishing.mp4
12.1 MB
06. Distinguishing Yourself in Your Essay/06_01-Demonstrating introspection.mp4
7.2 MB
06. Distinguishing Yourself in Your Essay/06_02-Conveying voice.mp4
13.1 MB
06. Distinguishing Yourself in Your Essay/06_03-Communicating sincerity and enthusiasm.mp4
9.4 MB
07. Conclusion/07_01-Tailoring your essay for other purposes.mp4
11.4 MB
07. Conclusion/07_02-Transferring your writing skills to academic tasks.mp4