Tanabe, Gen and Kelly
SuperCollege, LLC, 2012

This reference focuses on how to write the scholarship application essay that will get you into an Ivy League college. Not quite as easily accessible as other guides by the Tanabes, this is very definitely aimed at a different audience. The book begins with a chapter called “25 Essay Mistakes that Guarantee Failure,” followed by a question and answer chapter that has Ivy League admissions officers responding to questions. The next 15 or so chapters include essays about different topics, such as literature, family, challenges, and more. Each essay is followed by an analysis which offers an excellent critique and pointers on what to do and not do. The last two chapters are full of advice on topics and writing from Ivy League students. I don’t think there will be many students in my building applying to Ivy League schools, but the lessons in this guide should apply to any four year university.