College Admission Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Colleges Who You Are and What Matters to You, Edition 2

Ethan Sawyer

Nov 2026 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

Ebook

544

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Eligible

This book will become available on November 10, 2026. You will not be charged until it is released.

About this ebook

The college admission guide that helps you stand out by showing who you really are

Stressed about essays, activity lists, or interviews? College Admission Essentials is the complete system from Ethan Sawyer (Founder, CollegeEssayGuy.com) built on one idea proven across thousands of students: when you get clear on what matters to you, your writing gets clearer and your application gets stronger.

This isn't about spinning your resume. It's about discovering what matters most to you and expressing it clearly, powerfully, and persuasively.

Inside, you'll get access to:

Step-by-step proven strategies from top counselors and admission experts
Proven brainstorming tools like the Core Values and Role and Identities exercises
Clear guides to writing outstanding personal statements and supplemental essays
Advice tailored for all students: first-gen, LGTBQ+, neurodiverse, veterans, and more
Links to 100+ online tools, timelines, and real sample essays

This book is designed to bring more ease, joy, and purpose to your college application process.

The college admission guide that helps you stand out by showing who you really are Stressed about essays, activity lists, or interviews? College Admission Essentials is the complete system from Ethan Sawyer (Founder, CollegeEssayGuy.com) built on one idea proven across thousands of students: when...

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About the author

Ethan Sawyer is a nationally recognized college essay expert and sought-after speaker. Each year he helps thousands of students and counselors through his online courses, workshops, articles, products, and books, and works privately with a small number of students.

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