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"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.

It s good to be Chloe Wynn Berringer at least, it was, until the FBI came knocking on her front door, guns at the ready, and her future went up in smoke. Now her mother is under arrest in a massive college admissions bribery scandal. Chloe, too, might be facing charges, and even time behind bars. The public is furious, the press is rabid, and the US attorney is out for blood.

"This work offers a method for minimizing and managing the untenable stress of the competitive college admissions process in the US. Given the current reality of the process, it introduces us to a more mindful approach to college admissions--one that is grounded in emotional intelligence and emphasizes resilience, wellbeing, and compassion"--OCLC.

These are the essays that helped their authors gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Wellesley, Pomona, and other outstanding schools -- followed by invaluable comments by experts in admissions, placement, and college counseling at some of the best learning institutions around the country.

A guide for students and parents on the college prep process, focusing on what to do during the high school years to prepare for college.

A guide to writing essays for applications to Ivy League colleges. Explains how to choose a topic, include the right elements, avoid common mistakes, and make the essay effective.

A step-by-step guide to writing college admissions essays. Discusses how to identify a topic, craft a narrative, and revise the essay to make it stand out.