colleges and universities

In her first year at college, Caitlin's diary reflects her homesickness, the challenges of rooming with a non-Christian, and evolving friendships, old and new.

This entertaining expos?? on how the other half gets in tells the shockingly true story of the Varsity Blues scandal, and all of the crazy parents, privilege, and con men involved. Guilty Admissions weaves together the story of an unscrupulous college counselor named Rick Singer, and how he preyed on the desperation of some of the country's wealthiest families living in a world defined by fierce competition, who function under constant pressure to get into the "right" schools, starting with pre-school; non-stop fundraising and donation demands in the form of multi-million-dollar galas and private parties; and a community of deeply insecure parents who will do anything to get their kids into name-brand colleges in order to maintain their own A-list status. Investigative reporter Nicole LaPorte lays bare the source of this insecurity--that in 2019, no special "hook" in the form of legacy status, athletic talent, or financial giving can guarantee a child's entrance into an elite school. The result is paranoia, deception, and true crimes at the peak of the American social pyramid. With a glittering cast of Hollywood actors--including Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin--hedge fund CEOs, sales executives, and media titans, Guilty Admissions is a soap-opera-slash-sneak-peek-behind-the-curtains at America's richest social circles; an examination of the cutthroat world of college admissions; and a parable of American society in 2019, when the country is run by a crass tycoon and all totems of status and achievement have become transactional and removed from traditions of ethical restraint. A world where the rich get whatever they want, however they want it.

From the college admission experts, an essential guide on how to skillfully channel your experiences and your unique voice into a compelling essay that will grasp a reader's attention. Using technique and strategy and explaining core principles of writing along the way, the experts at The Princeton Review help break down and then build back up the process of focused writing. This guide offers hands-on activities and opportunities for self-assessment, along with tips on timeline, required length, intended audience, and annotated sample essays-all which empower students with the key tools they need to craft a winning essay.

Now in a new, more user-friendly package, this 13th edition of The Princeton Review's THE BEST VALUE COLLEGES provides readers with the guidance they need to make smart choices about how they spend their tuition dollars! College is a major financial investment ... and one that too many students enter into blindly. The Princeton Review eases that uncertainty with this guide to colleges and universities where students get the best return on their tuition investment. These 75 schools--plus an expanded list with 125 more online--offer generous financial aid, excellent academics, and valuable career-building experiences for a successful post-college outcome. THE BEST VALUE COLLEGES INCLUDES: * Profiles of our 75 top-value picks--schools that offer fantastic value, chosen based on 40+ data points, including academics, cost of attendance, financial aid, and post-grad salary figures * Online access to the full profiles for an additional 125 high value schools  * Lists covering schools with the Best Alumni Network, Best Career Placement, Top Financial Aid, and more * Starting and mid-career salary information for graduates of each school * Percentages of alumni who report having "meaningful jobs," and who majored in science/technology/engineering/math (STEM) fields * And much more!.

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.

Profiles colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland featuring information on the academic climate, social and extracurricular scenes, admissions requirements, and financial aid deadlines of each institution, and lists schools the author believes provide the best educational value.

A guide to preparing for the SAT college entrance exam, featuring full-length practice tests, practice questions, challenge problems, reading comprehension tips, student-tested strategies, and more.

A guide for preparing to take the ACT that includes ten practice tests.

Presents updated and revised advice for writing an effective college scholarship essay. Discusses how to pick a topic, create an outline, write, and edit an essay. Provides thirty real essays that won scholarships, as well as interview strategies, questions and answers with scholarship judges, twelves essays that were not accepted, and a directory of more than 100 scholarships.