Offers advice to high school students on how to position themselves as outstanding college applicants, including tips on how to choose the right school, how to develop helpful relationships, the application process, and what to do after being accepted.

Make sense of college admissions and prepare a successful application Admission Matters offers comprehensive, expert, and practical advice for parents and students to guide them through the college admissions process. From building a college list, to understanding standardized tests, to obtaining financial aid, to crafting personal statements, to making a final decision, this book guides you every step of the way with clear, sensible advice and practical tips. This new fourth edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest changes in college admissions. including new developments in standardized testing, applications, financial aid and more. Questionnaires, interactive forms, checklists, and other tools help you stay focused and organized throughout the process.. With the answers you need and a down-to-earth perspective, this book provides an invaluable resource for stressed-out students and parents everywhere. Applying to college can be competitive and complex. Admission Matters offers real-world expert advice for all students, whether you're aiming an Ivy or the state school close to home. It also includes much needed guidance for students with special circumstances, including students with disabilities, international students, and transfer students. In addition, athletes, artists and performers, and homeschoolers will find valuable guidance as they plan for and apply to college. Understand how the admissions process works and what you can and cannot control Learn how to build a strong list of good-fit colleges Craft a strong application package with a compelling personal statement Get expert advice on early admissions, financial aid, standardized testing, and much more Make a final decision that is the right one for you Whether you think you've got applying to college under control or don't even know where to begin, Admission Matters is your expert guide throughout the college admissions process.

How Do You Become the Perfect College Applicant?You Can Count the Ways... No matter where you are in your high school career,101 Ways to Become the Perfect College Applicantwill provide you with tips and activities to make you a solid college applicant -- with a stellar transcript, a winning essay, and great recommendations, not to mention great test scores and a strong overall application package!Learn the answers to questions such as: What kinds of extracurricular activities look good on my application? Which colleges should I apply to? How do I ask for recommendations? Application Anxiety?Not a chance. Kaplan's got you covered.Kaplan's College Admissions Experts are NACAC members and former college admissions officers or college counselors from top-ranked schools that know what admissions committees seek in an applicant. They guide students and their parents through every step of the application process and help students create on-time applications that stand out in the college applicant pool.

With so many qualified applicants, competition for college admissions is fiercer than ever. Now you can put yourself ahead of the pack by making your application flawless! When applying for college, good grades and high standardized test scores are not always enough to guarantee admission. What sets you apart, argues Michele Hernández, is the way you describe yourself in your application. But how do you present yourself with flair, and highlight all your talents, skills, and passions, in just a few pages? A former assistant director of admissions at Dartmouth College, Dr. Hernández takes you step-by-step through the entire application process, revealing the details that make or break an applicant. From the multitude of short and longer essays to the myriad of charts, lists, and personal data sections, she offers essential advice, useful anecdotes, and vivid examples. Included are: • A line-by-line look at the common application • The truth about the essays, with samples of those that made the grade • The best way to ask for teacher and guidance counselor recommendations • When to provide colleges with optional essays and peer evaluations • The ten common myths and misconceptions of the on-campus interview • The most meaningful academic subjects, work experience, and extracurricular activities to mention • Early action versus early decision—the trade offs With this helpful, savvy book, prospective college students—and their parents and counselors—can now vastly improve their chances of getting into the college of their choice. “Want to scale the Ivy wall? Michele Hernández gives you the tools to do it. This brisk, no-nonsense book is built on inside dope, and Hernández’s experience allows her to challenge conventional admissions thinking.” —HARRY BAULD Author of On Writing the College Application Essay

This friendly, helpful Q&A book from the editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review presents simple answers to your toughest questions about navigating the college admissions process, figuring out financial aid, and getting into the university of your choice! As The Princeton Review’s Editor-in- Chief and nationally renowned expert on education, Robert Franek speaks with tens of thousands of anxious students and parents each year, advising them on how to turn their college hopes into reality. College Admission 101 is an accessible, timely collection of the 60+ most-asked questions Rob hears. Uncomplicate your search with straightforward answers to questions like: • How has college admissions changed since 2020? • What changes are coming to the PSAT and SAT? • Should I take the ACT, SAT, or both? • What’s more important: GPA or test scores? • How do I write a game-changing college essay? • What extracurricular activities do colleges want to see? • How does the financial aid process work?

A former high school teacher shares her secrets on how she helped hundreds of students get accepted into college in the book, Accepted: 101 Super Secrets for College Admission and Success. Not only will you find helpful hints for getting accepted into your dream school, but you will also find several reminders throughout the book that will help you save money and be successful once you are in college. Sample topics include: Money Matters: Which type of scholarships should you focus on? They Call Them Deadlines for a Reason: When should you really apply to college? Pumping Up Your College Profile: How can you stand out amongst the millions of other aspiring college students? For high school students and parents alike, this helpful book will help you navigate through the often confusing college admissions process and achieve college success. Start your college journey today by ordering this book!