Getting in Without Freaking Out: The Official College Admissions Guide for Overwhelmed Parents
College consultant Matthews offers a helpful and humorous look at the process of college admission from the parents' perspective. Her 101 truths cover the gamut from researching colleges, to SAT test preparation, to touring colleges, to sending the freshman off to college. Preceeding from her experience as consultant and former instructor with an SAT prep service, Matthews offers sound advice on writing the personal essay, completing applications, and finding financial aid. She strongly recommends that parents--and their children--maintain realistic expectations throughout the process and develop a long view. Too many parents live vicariously through their children's college lives, wanting admission to prestigious schools for bragging rights. Too many students are too cavalier or too overwrought about the admissions process. Among the truths she espouses: trophy schools are like trophy wives, SAT scores are no predictors of success in college or life, the entire college admission process will be filled with as much tension as the parents and students allow. Parents will appreciate the humor and candor of this helpful resource.Vanessa BushCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved