Demystifying the process of completing a college application Written by two former admissions officers at top universities and current admissions coaches, this book is a must–have for preparing a winning college application. The authors reveal the mystery behind what college admissions officers are looking for and show applicants how to leverage their credentials, stand out in the over–crowded applicants? pool, and make a genuine, memorable impression. This is the book that will help the college–bound get off the like many others pile and onto the acceptance list. Includes instructions and examples for every component of the college application, from writing the essay to answering questions like Why do you want to go to College X? Shows how to avoid underestimating the importance of critical features on any application Includes the latest information on the Common Application 4.0 and corrects outdated, holdover advice still stressed in many other books This book is filled with step–by–step advice that students and parents can use immediately and will refer to again and again. INDICE: Preface PART 1 Getting Started 1 Big Decisions 2 Your Plan 3 Your Story 4 Your Résumé PART 2 Completing the Application 5 The Application as a Whole 6 Factual Questions about You and Your Family 7 Education and Academic Questions 8 Activities Lists 9 Really Short Answer Questions 10 Short Answer Questions 11 Essay Questions 12 “Why College X?” Questions 13 Disciplinary and Criminal Background Questions 14 Miscellaneous Other Questions 15 Additional Information Questions 16 Supplementary Materials 17 Test Score Reports 18 School Reports 19 Recommendations 20 Interviews 21 The Application as a Whole Redux PART 3 Crossing the Finish Line 22 The Logistics of Submitting and Following Up 23 Application Updates (Including Deferrals, Wait Lists, and Correcting Mistakes) Closing: You’re Done, Now What? About the Authors Index
- ISBN: 978-1-118-41440-8
- Editorial: Jossey Bass
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 352
- Fecha Publicación: 04/09/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés
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