For every student accepted at Stanford, 19 others will be rejected. How do you make sure you are the one to be accepted? While many applicants have similar grades, test scores and class schedules, the essay is your best chance to stand out and show Stanford why you deserve to be accepted. The essay is also something you can dramatically improve on with some knowledge and guidance. This book will help you to craft that winning essay. You will learn:How to select the best topics to reveal the genuine youWhat Stanford admissions officers want to see in your essayThe 25 mistakes that you must avoidInsider tips from Stanford students on how to write a successful essayPLUS, you will read more than 50 essays written by successful Stanford applicants. Each essay includes a complete analysis so you will learn what worked and why.