<p>What are the most helpful books I can read about writing college application essays? Are there any "must-haves"?</p>
<p>100 successful college application essays--really all you need
some other helpful ones are
- the one by mcginty
- harry bauld</p>
<p>I'm currently reading Harry Bauld's book and I highly recommend it. It's funny and gives good advice.</p>
<p>Read college essay books that gives you tips and guidelines, but not books that are just a collection of essays written by people who got accepted. You may end up trying to copy their original style, and focus less on your own voice.</p>
<p>For me: 10 things you gotta know: College Application Essays. </p>
<p>Small, short, cheap ($8) and easy to understand. It's made by Sparknotes. =]</p>