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Admission matters, what students and parents need to know about getting into college, Sally P. Springer, Joyce Vining Morgan, Nancy Griesemer, Jon Reider

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Admission matters

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1390608799

Sally P. Springer, Joyce Vining Morgan, Nancy Griesemer, Jon Reider

what students and parents need to know about getting into college

"The process of getting into college has never been more complicated or competitive than it is now. Parents and students need practical guidance in navigating the maze of college admissions. Admission Matters is the best and most up-to-date source, covering the whole process and relevant to the most diverse group of parents and applicants"--, Provided by publisher

Part 1 -- What you need to know before you begin -- Why has college admissions become so competitive? -- What do colleges look for in an applicant? -- How do colleges make their decisions? -- How colleges (and students) differ: finding what fits -- Part 2 -- Making the right choices for you -- Building your college list -- A new look at testing -- Deciding about early decision and other early options -- Paying the bill -- Part 3 -- Tackling your applications -- Applying well, Part I: the application and the essay -- Applying well, Part II: recommendations, interviews, and activities -- Making the most of your special talents -- Students with special circumstances -- International students applying to study in the U.S. and U.S. students applying to study internationally -- Part 4 -- Bringing the process to a close -- Making your decision after the colleges make theirs -- What matters most: advice to parents and students -- College preparation timeline

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