| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xix, 316 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-308) and index. |
| Contents |
1 Why Has College Admissions Become So Competitive? -- 2 What Do Selective Colleges Look for in an Applicant? -- 3 How Do Colleges Make Their Decisions? -- 4 How Colleges (and Students) Differ: Finding What Fits -- 5 Where Should You Apply? -- 6 The Big Tests -- 7 Deciding About Early Decision and Other Early Options -- 8 Applying Well: Part I -- 9 Applying Well: Part II -- 10 Paying the Bill -- 11 Making Your Decision After the Colleges Make Theirs -- 12 What Matters Most: Advice to Parents and Students Some Parting thoughts for Parents. |
| Summary |
Provides information for students and parents on the college admission process, covering such topics as financial aid, early decision, the SAT, writing an effective essay, and how colleges make their decisions. |
| Subject |
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission.
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College choice -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Reider, Jon.
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Franck, Marion R., 1947-
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| ISBN |
9780470481219 (pbk.) |
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0470481218 (pbk.) |
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