Admission matters
Subtitle: what students and parents need to know about getting into college
By: Sally P. Springer, Jon Reider, Joyce Vining Morgan
Edition: Third edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9781118450277
Subjects: Admission; Universities and colleges; College choice
Description: Including new information for international students, transfer students, and students with disabilities, this authoritative college admission resource covers such topics as financial aid, early decision, the SAT, writing an effective essay, and how colleges make their decisions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Why has college become so competitive?; title: What do colleges look for in an applicant?; title: How do colleges make their decisions?; title: How colleges (and students) differ: finding what fits; title: Where should you apply?; title: The big tests; title: Deciding about early decisions and other early options; title: Applying well, part I: the application and essay; title: Applying well, part II: recommendations, interviews, and activites; title: Making the most of your special talemnts; title: Students with special circumstances; title: Paying the bill; title: Advice for international students; title: Making your decision after the colleges make their s; title: What matters most: advice to parents and students.