Full Description
Written within an educational framework, this handbook offers general guidance to help students do a self-assessment and select the top eight colleges that are the strongest fit for them. Establishing readers as anthropologists, students will learn to observe 20 campus cultures, assess each one, and research their options in American higher education. Additionally, it offers several basic assumptions that are contrary to common knowledge about getting into college. Written by a college counselor with decades of experience, this guide offers insight into the college admissions process and allows students to hone in on the schools that are right for them.
Contents
Introduction Part ICollege Admissions Testing 3: What's Out There? Researching the Colleges 4: The College Visit 5: Communications: Personalize, Personalize, Personalize 6: College Economics 101 7: Final List: Eight First Choices Part II: Applying to College 8: College Essay 9: The Application 10: The Interview 11: Late Decision (Wait Listed!) 12: Transfers Part III: A Word to the Wise Parents 13: A Parenting Challenge Appendices Appendix A: College Admissions Talk Appendix B: Annotated Resources Appendix C: Top 101 American Colleges
