Admission Matters: What Students And Parents Need to Know About Getting into College - Brossura

Springer, Sally P.; Franck, Marion R.

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ISBN 10: 0787979678 ISBN 13: 9780787979676

Casa editrice: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 2005

Riassunto

This is a remarkable book that every student and parent should read before applying to college. It explains the rules and how to play the game successfully. Well-written and up-to-date, Admission Matters offers important insights into the college admission process, as well as important practical advice they can implement all along the way.

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Recensione

The world of college preparation has rumbled with seismic shifts in the last few years. The SAT has been completely revamped with a new writing component, college admissions counselors are rethinking how to weight standardized test scores against applicants other qualifications, and the application process is moving entirely to the Internet. These are only a few of the changes today s teens confront as they look toward college. The books below will replace outdated volumes and inspire students as they put together post–graduation plans.
As its subtitle suggests, Admission Matters is an excellent introduction for both college–minded teens and their parents. Comprehensive and written in straightforward, clear language, chapters explore the current competitive environment surrounding college applications, what admissions counselors look for, and how to prepare for the new tests and put together an application package. There s also advice specifically for parents ( What your child will remember long after the college admissions process is over is how you supported him or her ), information about early admissions and financial aid. Sample application forms and recommendation letters, as well as a long list of resources, are among the appended materials. The wealth of information, uncluttered format, and numerous boxed features, such as a checklist of things to do on a college visit, make this an essential guide. ( Booklist, August 2005)

"As its subtitle suggests, Admission Matters is an excellent introduction for both college–minded teens and their parents." ( Booklist, August 2005)

L'autore

Sally P. Springer, Ph.D., is associate chancellor at the University of California, Davis. She is a psychologist with more than thirty years of experience in higher education as both a professor and an administrator.

Marion R. Franck, M.A., is a weekly columnist for the Davis Enterpriseand a featured writer in UC Davis' publications for parents.

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• Editore: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0787979678
• ISBN 13: 9780787979676
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 294