The College Application Essay by the College Board? Worth it?

Should I spend money on this book to help me with my college essay? I know that getting into elite schools are a big business and books like this might be a waste of money. Does anyone have advice about buying this book or not. I think its $15.99. Do you think it might have insight that would help me?

Don’t know that title, but I would think there are many websites that would be just as invaluable as any book for essay help, and at no cost.

Do you know any good essay prep free websites?

If you’re good enough to get into an elite school, you should be able to write a good essay. I’m not sure than one book will do the job if 12 years of schooling haven’t.

But it’s getting late… why not simply start the essay and run it by your English teacher for a critique? Or ask him/her for suggestions on resources?

Found this tonight. Hope it helps: http://www.smith.edu/admission/pdf/collegeessaytips.pdf