Hern?ndez, Michele A

Provides an inside look at the admissions process at top-rated colleges--specifically those that accept thirty-five percent or less from their applicant pools--and offers advice for students on how to make their application stand out from the crowd.

A step-by-step guide to the process of applying for college, featuring a line-by-line look at the common application, a discussion of the entrance essay, and advice on seeking recommendations, and including anecdotes and examples.

A parent's guide to helping children succeed in middle school, covering organization skills, good habits, homework strategies, public and private schools, learning disabilities, student-teacher conflicts, standardized testing, tracking, and extracurricular activities.

A step-by-step guide to the college application process that offers advice on essays, personal data sections, recommendations, and on-campus interviews.

Provides an inside look at the admissions process at top-rated colleges--specifically those that accept thrity-five percent or less from their applicant pools--and offers advice for students on how to make their application stand out from the crowd.