This book is the second edition of "2015 Elite College Application Essays" which was primarily authored by the class of 2019. These selected essays helped their authors matriculate into some of the most elite universities including all eight Ivy League schools, Duke, MIT, U Chicago, NWU, Rice, UC Berkeley and Williams. From academic and athletic achievements, family and communities' influence to travel and life experiences, these essay topics are truly sincere, touching, unique and diverse. We hope that these essays will be inspirational as you are contemplating your essays to gain admission into your dream school.