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The author provides an account of his experiences, beginning in the fall of 1999, observing the process by which applicants are selected to attend Wesleyan University, one of America's top schools.

Offers twenty-one strategies for high school students wanting to attend college, and focuses on setting up a four year plan, preparing for the SAT's and the ACT's, searching for the right college, and other related topics.

Provides forty-one simple rules and models to help write college admissions essays and includes tips and ideas for clear, concise writing, proper spelling and grammar, and correct style.

Presents examples of one hundred college application essays, and includes advice from admissions officers, tips on how to overcome creative obstacles to writing an essay, and comments from students who have successfully completed the process.

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.

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.

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.

A step-by-step guide through the college admissions process, offering advice on how to choose a school, write a successful application, prepare for and take standardized tests, ace the essay, score financial aid, and other topics.

The author provides an account of his experiences, beginning in the fall of 1999, observing the process by which applicants are selected to attend Wesleyan University, one of America's top schools.