Description
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- Includes the latest information on the Common Application 4.0 and corrects outdated, holdover advice still stressed in many other books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.
Author: Alison Cooper Chisolm, Anna Ivey
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 08/26/2013
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.00w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781118414408
ISBN10: 1118414403
BISAC Categories:
- Study Aids | College Guides
- Education | Schools | Levels | Higher
About the Author
Alison Cooper Chisolm and Anna Ivey work together at Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Ivey College Consulting, an admissions coaching firm that helps applicants around the world get into top U.S. colleges.