Recommended Books
College Essay Essentials – Ethan Sawyer
This book is like the College Essay 101 guide Paschar recommends. This book is packed with helpful insights. It was written by Ethan Sawyer, often known as the College Essay Guy, a leading mentor in college admission essays. We strongly recommend reading it if you struggle with essay topics or ideas!
100 Successful College Application Essays: Third Edition
Arguably, the best way to write an excellent essay is to read many of them. This book compiles essays that demonstrate effective writing with minimal effort. If you find an essay you like, try mimicking its format to get started. Remember, creativity often begins with imitation.
50 Successful Harvard Application Essays
This is a collection of essays from students who gained admission to one of the world’s most prestigious universities—Harvard. Paschar’s founder, Leo, considers this a classic in college essays. If you’ve already started writing your essay, stop and read this book thoroughly first.
Old Friend from Far Away – The Practice of Writing Memoir
Although not specifically a college admissions book, this is an excellent guide to narrative-style essays. It offers invaluable tips for effectively conveying your personal story, whether for college essays or other personal writing endeavors.
Online Resources
College Essay Guy’s Website
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/college-essay-resourcesOften referred to as the “godfather of U.S. college essays,” Ethan Sawyer also runs this website where you can find a plethora of free resources on college essays. With so many online materials available, this site provides a reliable, comprehensive guide.
Paschar’s Essay Database
https://pascharconsulting.com/essay-database/Paschar is renowned for its transparency and student-focused results in the study abroad and U.S. college admissions essay consulting space. In the spirit of helping as many students as possible, we provide a wealth of free resources—including a database of essays from students who have successfully been admitted to top U.S. colleges. This is highly recommended for anyone curious about the essays of Korean students who studied in similar environments.
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