Admission matters
Subtitle: what students and parents need to know about getting into college
By: Sally P. Springer, Jon Reider, Joyce Vining Morgan
Contributors: Reider, Jon, author; Morgan, Joyce Vining, author
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 399
ISBN-13: 9781119328391
Subjects: Admission; Universities and colleges; College choice
Description: "Admission Matters offers comprehensive, expert, and practical advice for parents and students to guide them through the college admissions process. From building a college list, to understanding standardized tests, to obtaining financial aid, to crafting personal statements, to making a final decision, this book guides you every step of the way with clear, sensible advice and practical tips. This new fourth edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest changes in college admissions. including new developments in standardized testing, applications, financial aid and more. Questionnaires, interactive forms, checklists, and other tools help you stay focused and organized throughout the process.. With the answers you need and a down-to-earth perspective, this book provides an invaluable resource for stressed-out students and parents everywhere" --Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Why has college admissions 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 decision and other early options; title: Paying the bill; title: Applying well : part I; title: Applying well : part II; title: Making the most of your special talents; title: Special circumstances and how they affect the admissions process; title: Advice for international students; title: Making your decision after the colleges make theirs; title: What matters most : advice to parents and students.