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College Applications, College Admissions, and College Planning Guide"Using The College Bound Organizer is one way to help you stay focused on what is really important." —Edward B. Fiske, bestselling author of Fiske Guide to Colleges
#1 Best Seller in College Guides
The College Bound Organizer is your step-by-step comprehensive college planning guide to organize every step of the college application process from college search through college admission.
College admissions is tougher than ever. Over 20 million people in the U.S. try to get into college each year. Each of these students applies to many schools—5, 10, perhaps as many as 20—and each of those applications has a daunting number of T's to cross and I's to dot. With standardized test taking and school visits, the college application essay to write and forms to fill out, there is so much to do. Applying to college is intimidating and overwhelming for both teenagers and parents.
College bound? The challenge is to be well informed, prepared, focused and organized throughout the multi-step college search and admission process. Your solution is The College Bound Organizer, the ultimate guide you effectively navigate this complicated and stressful process.
The College Bound Organizer helps you:
Understand what admission officers are looking for in an applicant
Prevent common mistakes students make on applications
Build a personal profile
Plan an individualized testing schedule
Research colleges to identify good fit schools
Develop a balanced list of schools
Secure letters of recommendation
Complete and submit applications accurately and on time
Develop your college application essay
Apply for financial aid and scholarships
Ace interviews
Sort and manage application results
Make a final decision
If you have found books such as Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning, College Essay Essentials, or College Admission helpful, you are going to love The College Bound Organizer.
Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started: Fact Finding - This chapter helps students gather the personal, family and high school information that is required repeatedly on all college applications.
Chapter 2 A Snapshot of Your High School Years: Who Are You? - Students are guided on how to build their resume using worksheets to compile a complete history of their involvement in clubs/extracurricular activities, sports, community service, awards, competitions, and work and summer experience. Advice on how and when to request recommendations is also included in this chapter.
Chapter 3 Testing A to Z: Track Your Scores - All aspects of standardized testing including identifying test dates, recording registration deadlines and test locations, and developing a master test schedule are covered in this chapter.
Chapter 4 Researching Schools: Getting Acquainted - This chapter advises students on how to effectively research colleges to identify appropriate schools. Instruction is provided on what to observe and take note of during on-campus visits and online searches, how to arrange and keep track of on-campus and alumni interviews, and how to manage correspondence with school representatives.
Chapter 5 Define Your Choices: You're Ready to Apply! - Included are all the steps necessary to ensure that applications are received and each file is complete.
Chapter 6 Paying the Bills: Show Me the Money! - Tools and recommendations are presented on how to apply for financial aid and scholarships, manage deadlines and accurately compare aid packages.
Chapter 7 The Home Stretch: You're Almost Done! - Strategies and guidance are provided on how to sort through acceptances, handle deferrals and waitlists, and choose the best-fit college.
Chapter 8 The Interviews: Conversations with College Admissions Professionals— Candid responses from high school and college representatives offer valuable insight into the college process.
