"College Admission Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Colleges Who You Are and What Matters to You" by Ethan Sawyer is a comprehensive guide to the college admission process. The author emphasizes that getting into the perfect school is not just about being the best student but is also about taking control of the process and showing colleges who you are and what matters to you.

The book includes advice and insights from a team of counselors, advisors, and deans of admission, as well as interactive exercises that help students identify their values and drive. It also provides access to a massive database of online resources, including organizational tools and in-depth guides.

The ultimate goal of the book is to help students stand out in the admission process by showing colleges how their values and drive will change them, their alma mater, and the world.