{"product_id":"9798765151051","title":"The Uncommon College Essay: An Approachable Guide to an Intimidating Process","description":"Author: Brook, Stacey\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9798765151051\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 11 Dec 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 160 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRAND NEW GUIDE! Write a College Essay That Gets You Accepted Using a Time-Tested Approach from the Leading College Essay Expert.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's no secret that the college application process   especially the personal statement   can feel overwhelming. That's why Stacey Brook, renowned essay expert and the founder and chief advisor at College Essay Advisors (CEA), created The Uncommon College Essay- An Approachable Guide to an Intimidating Process. The book offers students and parents a clear understanding of the essay's purpose and potential, along with a structured, step-by-step approach to help transform a daunting task into one that is not only manageable, but maybe even (dare she say?) fun.\u003cbr\u003eIn this guide, Stacey walks readers through her signature Uncommon College Essay Approach, a four-step process designed to turn essay anxiety into essay success. She covers-\u003cbr\u003eThe Backwards Brainstorm\u003cbr\u003eFreewriting Your Face Off\u003cbr\u003eStory Sculpting\u003cbr\u003ePolishing to Perfection\u003cbr\u003eStep by step, Stacey breaks down her strategies and suggestions with detailed explanations, engaging exercises, real college essay examples, and (fair warning!) a generous dose of parenthetical asides. (She just can't help herself.)\u003cbr\u003eUsing this guide as a reference, readers will gain the tools and confidence to tackle everything from the Common App personal statement to those tricky (and seemingly endless!) school-specific supplemental essays.\u003cbr\u003eBut beyond mechanics, Stacey focuses on what really matters- helping students tell authentic, surprising, uncommon stories that show admissions officers who they are, not just as students, but as people. That is why Stacey and her Uncommon College Essay Approach have helped applicants gain acceptance to a wide variety of schools   from the Ivy League to the Big Ten to liberal arts institutions and more   for over twenty years. \u003cbr\u003eWith Stacey's guidance, students learn how to craft essays that rise above the ordinary   essays that reflect their strengths, passions, quirks, motivations, and the intangible qualities no transcript or resume can capture.\u003cbr\u003eIt's time to get to work and transform your personal story into an essay no one else could write. The kind that gets you noticed   and accepted   by the school of your dreams!","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655901728926,"sku":"UBD-9798765151051","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9798765151051.jpg?v=1774836751","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9798765151051","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}