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100 1 _aSpringer, Sally P.,
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aAdmission matters :
_bwhat students and parents need to know about getting into college /
_cSally P. Springer, Jon Reider, Joyce Vining Morgan.
250 _aThird edition.
264 1 _aSan Francisco :
_bJossey-Bass, a Wiley brand,
_c2013.
300 _a1 online resource (xvi, 384 pages)
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 0 _aGale virtual reference library
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _a1. Why has college admissions become so competitive? -- 2. What do colleges look for in an applicant? -- 3. How do colleges make their decisions? -- 4. How colleges (and students) differ : finding what fits -- 5. Where should you apply? -- 6. The big tests -- 7. Deciding about early decision and other early options -- 8. Applying well, part I : the application and essay -- 9. Applying well, part II : recommendations, interviews, and activities -- 10. Making the most of your special talents -- 11. Students with special circumstances -- 12. Paying the bill -- 13. Advice for international students -- 14. Making your decision after the colleges make theirs -- 15. What matters most : advice to parents and students.
520 _aThis book provides an overview of the college selection and admissions process and what students and parents should consider while undertaking this decision. Among the topics addressed are how the admissions process works, building a list of colleges, submitting competitive applications, preparing for standardized tests, when an early application makes sense, how financial aid works, and how student and parents can work together to achieve a satisfactory outcome.
588 _aDescription based on print version record.
650 0 _aCollege choice
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aUniversities and colleges
_zUnited States
_xAdmission.
700 1 _aMorgan, Joyce Vining,
_eauthor.
700 1 _aReider, Jon,
_eauthor.
710 2 _aGale Group.
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776 0 8 _iPrint version:
_tAdmission matters.
_dSan Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, 2013
_z9781118450277
_w(DLC) 2013000296
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