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A guide to writing scholarship essays that offers advice from scholarship judges and tips on what committees look for, as well as interview strategies, and features thirty sample essays--along with twelve examples of what not to write.

"Offering step-by-step, practical tips, the book walks the student (and his or her parents) through the major "moments" of the college selection process: learning about the kinds of college, devising a coherent initial list, sizing up the curricula and programs of study, planning and carrying out an informative tour of the colleges, constructing a unified and compelling application, obtaining and evaluating financial aid offers, and making a final choice that will match the student's abilities and interests to what the college has to offer. "--.

"A resource for high school students and parents on how to apply to selective colleges. Covers strategies on college selection, college applications, essays, interviews, standardized tests and scholarships and financial aid. Outlines what selective colleges look for in applicants. Includes more than 20 essay examples"--Provided by publisher.

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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 guide for students, and parents, on how to look for schools that are an academic and economic fit.

A comprehensive listing of over 2,800 colleges and universities across the U.S. designed for international students that provides information on student enrollment, financial aid, ESL programs, TOEFL score requirements, and tuition and includes advice on student visas, employment, and other related topics.

A guide to preparing for the Advanced Placement exam in European history, providing information about the test and how it is scored, and featuring a course review, six full-length practice exams with answers and explanations, a study schedule, and a CD-ROM with three additional timed tests and on-screen diagnostics.

Describes the college admission process including how to prepare for, select, and apply to the best college for you.