College Apps: Selecting, Applying to, and Paying for the Right College for You
Introduction. PART I: THIS BOOK CAN HELP US! 1. Overview of the College Application Process. 2. Student and Parent Questionnaires. 3. What Does It Say? 4. Let's Get Ready. PART II: PRE-PLANNING. 5. Choosing a Path. 6. Putting the Pieces Together. 7. College Majors. 8. Reputations Matter. 9. Attitude is Everything. 10. The Big Three. PART III: APPLICATION PROCESS. 11. Choosing Schools. 12. Online Applications. 13. Supplemental Applications. PART IV: MONEY, MONEY. 14. Financial Aid. 15. Budgeting. 16. Scholarships. PART V: DECISIONS, DECISIONS. 17. Rank It. 18. Acceptances. PART VI: COLLEGE SUCCESS. 19. The Serious Topics. 20. The Topics to Consider. PART VII: ALL'S WELL. 21. For Students. 22. For Parents. PART VIII: I HATE IT HERE. 23. For Students. 24. For Parents. Appendix. Student Feedback & Tips. Cautionary Tales. Checklists & Timelines. Additional Resources.