Sunday, 4. April 2010
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This all-in-one guide shows parents and students how to select, apply to, get accepted by, and pay for college, from the experts at America’s #1 educational consulting firm.
The rules of college admissions have changed, and the competition today is tougher than ever. It’s no longer enough to fill out a few applications and wish for the best. Students not only need to excel, they also need to make their applications stand out from the crowd. Parents often wish they had a personal coach to help their children navigate the process. The New Rules of College Admissions is like having your own team of expert advisers guiding you every step of the way. Each chapter is written by a former admissions officer from top universities — including Yale, Columbia, and Northwestern — and each chapter covers topics to help you
• Create a list of the “best fit” colleges
• Develop a strategy for standardized tests
• Prepare for and ace the interview
• Navigate financial aid options
and much more. Your family’s journey to college admissions success begins now. The New Rules of College Admissions will help simplify today’s complex college admissions process and lead to an acceptance letter from the college of your dreams.
The New Rules of College Admissions: Ten Former Admissions Officers Reveal What it Takes to Get Into College Today
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Thursday, 25. March 2010
- ISBN13: 9781402209956
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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ADMISSIONS SECRETS COLLEGES DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW
THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT … and incredibly confusing. You have probably heard countless “facts” as to what works, what colleges want to see, and how to get into competitive colleges. Don’t believe the hype! Following the wrong college application myths can cost you time, money, and most important, the chance to get accepted into the school of your dreams.
MYTH:
- Colleges are very choosy about who gets in.
- You can find all kinds of students on any campus.
- Colleges need to charge an application fee.
- Colleges have a well-thought-out financial assistance strategy.
- Colleges only know what you tell them about you.
The 75 Biggest Myths about College Admissions gives you all the answers you need to approach this important journey correctly-busting all the myths that students hear and colleges want you to believe.
By exposing the truth and setting you on the right path, The 75 Biggest Myths about College Admissions gives you the edge you need to avoid wrong turns and wasted time and get a few steps ahead in the application process.
The 75 Biggest Myths about College Admissions: Stand Out from the Pack, Avoid Mistakes, and Get into the College of Your Dreams
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Tuesday, 16. March 2010
- ISBN13: 9781592403028
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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In the tradition of The Gatekeepers, a veteran counselor provides the missing key to the college admissions door with insider wisdom about how admissions committees think, and the thirteen fatal mistakes that can ruin an application.
When Don Dunbar was a college counselor for Phillips Academy, Andover, in the 1980s, he got to sit in on the meetings where the nation’s top colleges decided whether to admit his students. Prep school counselors no longer get this kind of astonishing access, but in those meetings, Don discovered a little-known key to college admissions that still holds true today. Many applicants look alike, based on their grades, test scores, and extracurriculars, so colleges want something more: They want applicants with character.
Most of us know what character means, but not in the way that admissions officers define it. Admissions officers have tremendous integrity, and to them, character equals what a student will contribute to his or her community, good or bad, over the next four years. Don explains the concept of character in terms that high school students can understand, using examples from his thirty years of working with kids. He shows readers how to avoid the thirteen fatal character mistakes that even the brightest students make when applying to college and democratizes the admissions process, making his advice available to all students.
What You Don’t Know Can Keep You Out of College: A Top Consultant Explains the 13 Fatal Application Mistakes and Why Character Is the Key to College Admissions
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Thursday, 11. March 2010
- ISBN13: 9781402213670
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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What if you had colleges coming after you instead of the other way around?
The hidden little secret of college admissions is that most schools are desperate… desperate for great kids who do things differently and will make their campuses vibrant and exciting.
And you don’t have to be an A student, the president of your student body, or the winner of the national spelling bee to do this. Any student can become someone that colleges compete for if you follow the recommendations in this book.
- The Secret of NTAs: Unusual activities that make you stand out
- Breaking the Zone: Take advantage of where you’re from and who you are
- Striking the Nerve: Decode what colleges believe in, then match those values
- Your Application Team: Getting references, teachers, and counselors to boost your odd
And much more
No matter where you are in your high school career, you can start these things today and vastly increase your odds of getting into the competitive college of your choice.
How to Make Colleges Want You: Insider Secrets for Tipping the Admissions Odds in Your Favor
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Friday, 5. March 2010
- ISBN13: 9781580089104
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb’s holistic strategy and reassuring voice takes out the intimidation factor. Students will identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect their individuality. A much-needed supplement to other college entrance guides, this useful handbook will help students win over the admissions dean, while preparing them to write better papers once they’ve been accepted.
Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement
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