What High Schools Don’t Tell You : Create a Long-Term Plan for Your 7th to 10th Grader for Getting into the Top Colleges
Wednesday, 14. April 2010
Product Description
From the author of What Colleges Don’t Tell You, a plan to help parents of middle and early high school students prepare their kids for the best colleges
In order to succeed in the fiercely competitive college admissions game, you need a game plan—and you have to start young. In this empowering guide, Elizabeth Wissner- Gross, a nationally sought-after college “packager,” helps parents of seventh to tenth graders create a long-term plan that, come senior year, will allow their kids to virtually write their own ticket into their choice of schools.
Parents should start by helping their kids identify their academic passions, then design a four-year strategy based on those interests. The book details hundreds of opportunities available to make kids stand out that most high school guidance counselors and teachers simply don’t know about or don’t think to share. This indispensable guide should be required reading for any parent whose child dreams of attending one of the country’s top colleges.
Sammy Says:
Bought as a gift for a 9-year-old nephew who doesn’t enjoy reading all that much. He began reading it the instant he saw it and was very excited about the possibilities.
Rating: 5 / 5
Kajetan Says:
I agree whole heartedly with the reviewer who called this book an eye opener. Until I read this it never even occurred to me, as manipulative and controlling a parent as I am, to even CONSIDER having my son take the SAT’s in the 7th grade. Now I realize its a must, a virtual no brainer with no downside.
I have to say that this book soothed me by justifying all the neurotic anxiety driven behavior I attempted to engage in with my daughter. (And was talked out of and still regret not doing, it would have saved us some edgy days.)
You can say, as some reviewers have, that these and the author’s books read better as parodies. But I tell ya, I value this book and it confirms my suspicions that there are people like this out there!! Nevertheless, some of her ideas, tips and suggestions are very good and I, for one, praise her for writing this, and will be looking for her web site.
Rating: 4 / 5
Karen Verola Says:
This book is very informative for the parents of students who are trying to gain admission to a college.
Rating: 5 / 5
W. Mate Says:
A horrific look at the absurdity of the college application process. I feel sorry for any parent who would put their child through much of what this book suggests, and sorrier still for the children.
Rating: 1 / 5
Ardita Says:
This book helps to take the stress out of the college search process. It has great practical guidance for parents and high school students working their way through the application mazes.
Rating: 5 / 5