admission

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.

Presents the various trials of the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke case, the final Supreme Court decision, and the impact of the case on laws regarding affirmative action and education.

Reference guide and organizational handbook to the years before college, providing guidance on the college admissions process, and covering topics such as alternatives to four-year colleges, time out, and making the transistion from high school to college.

Explains how high school students can be admitted to top colleges without stressing over grades, AP classes, and excessive extracurricular activities.

Essays from various sources provide a wide range of opinions on affirmative action, examining the pros and cons and clarifying the issues surrounding it.

A guide to writing a meaningful and polished college admissions essay that expresses the applicant's personality, strengths, and goals; with step-by-step instructions through the writing process.

Step-by-step guide to writing a college application essay.

Offers advice to students on how to choose a college that meets their academic and social needs, discussing SAT scores, finances, the role of the high school counselor, the application process and entrance essay, campus visits, wait lists, and other topics.