<p>Read Harry Bauld’s book: It tells about the whole admissions reading process in less than flattering terms, gives great essay tips, and is very funny and a joy to read:
[Amazon.com:</a> On Writing the College Application Essay: The Key to Acceptance and the College of your Choice (9780064637220): Harry Bauld: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Writing-College-Application-Essay-Acceptance/dp/0064637220/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1286858326&sr=1-1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Writing-College-Application-Essay-Acceptance/dp/0064637220/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1286858326&sr=1-1)</p>