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"Filled with advice and tips for preparing college essays, this guide to this important step in the college application process arms students with the guidance they need to prepare . . . essays"--OCLC.

"This book is a handy, readable manual, which deals with the practical problems students face when writing their college admission essays"--Provided by publisher.

"An insider's college admissions guide that teaches students to identify and harness their unique passions, stand out from the crowd, and achieve their dreams . . . Through engaging, accessible, and empathetic prose, this book forms an inspirational roadmap for readers to uncover their true passions and leverage them to create applications that truly stand out from the crowd. It also features a variety of useful exercises and candid stories from many influential figures from diverse backgrounds and careers, which teach students to look beyond just getting into a 'good' college and focus more actively on identifying and attaining their long-range goals"--Provided by publisher.

"Written by a college admissions insider turned consultant, Soundbite guides parents and students through the admissions process from start to finish. Armed with her knowledge of how the system works, Sara Harberson shares tried-and-tested exercises that have helped thousands of students gain admission to their school of choice. The soundbite, her signature tool, presents an opportunity for students to take the reins to craft their ultimate statement of self-identity and formulate their own personal definition of what is best. With this soundbite in place as their foundation, students achieve maximum impact when they present themselves to colleges. In doing so, the tables are turned: the student's fate no longer rests on a soundbite composed by an admissions officer. Instead, the student employs their own soundbite to define themselves on their own terms. Soundbite shifts the way we talk about the admissions process--from "Getting You In" to "Getting the Best You In.""--Provided by publisher.

"A resource for high school students and parents on how to write the admissions essay for Stanford and other selective colleges with 50 successful essays and analysis of what worked. Covers strategies on how to select the best topics, what Stanford admissions officers want to see in the essay and 25 essay mistakes to avoid"--.

"A former Ivy League admissions officer shares her stories from the frontlines of the admissions wars and offers advice on how to stand out, get in, and, most importantly, stay true to yourself as you prepare for college"--Provided by publisher.

"In [this book], Susan F. Paterno--Director of the Chapman University journalism program and mother of four recent college grads--leads you through the admissions process to help you and your family make . . . decisions. Is the college admissions game really stacked against you? Is it getting tougher to get into top schools--into any school--or not? How will COVID-19 change all of these things? [The author] . . . answers these . . . issues and . . . more in [this book]"--Provided by publisher.

"This book addresses the concerns students have about their college futures as well as the concerns of incoming freshman: when to start thinking about college, how to choose the right school, tips for a successful application, scholarship opportunities, registering for classes, how to manage stress, choosing (and changing) majors, [and more]"--Provided by publisher.

"After knowing more, students and parents can better discuss and think about all these factors to decide if college is indeed the best option, and what type of college is best"--Provided by publisher.

"A higher-education journalist draws on insider access to explain the nuts and bolts of college admissions today, outlining the unexpected agendas that reflect which and why prospective students receive admission into better schools"--OCLC.