Acing the College Application: How to Maximize Your Chances for Admission to the College of Your Choice

by Michele Hernandez (2007, Ballantine, 14.95)
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Now newly revised, this must-have guide to getting into college by a true admissions insider includes up-to-date information on all aspects of the application process, with a new chapter on the Why paragraph in college essays and more relevant and updated essays by students who have gotten into the most select schools. [5.5” x 8”...288 pages]

Rock Hard Apps: How to Write the Killer College Application

by Katherine Cohen (2004, Hyperion, 16.95)
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Cohen, founder of Ivywise, a private college admissions practice, follows three students through the college application process and uses dozen of other real applications to illustrate what's effective in a college application, and what's not. [7” x 9”...272 pages]

Admissions Confidential

by Rachel Toor (2001, St. Martin’s, 12.95)
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A former Duke admissions officer presents the truth behind the entire admissions process, from recruitment to enrollment, by revealing why admission to a top school depends on your application, that elite colleges spend thousands of dollars recruiting students they will never admit, and much more. [5.5” x 8”...288 pages]

Winning the Heart of the College Admissions Dean: An Expert's Advice for Getting Into College

by Joyce Mitchell (2001, Ten Speed Press, 14.95)
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One of the best collections of information and advice you will ever find. The author is an experienced veteran of the college advising scene. And, a great plus is that she still does it for a living every day! [6” x 9”...194 pages]

The Guide to Getting In: Winning the College Admissions Game Without Losing Your Mind

by Danielle Charbonneau (2002, St. Martin's, 13.95)
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With a refreshingly witty perspective, this book steers high school juniors and seniors through all aspects of the process. [5.5” x 8.5”...317 pages]

The Truth About Getting In: A Top College Advisor Tells You Everything You Need to Know

by Katherine Cohen (2003, Hyperion, 14.95)
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The truths and myths about getting into the top schools are relayed from a private college counselor who has placed 75 percent of her clients in the Ivy League, as well as the most competitive colleges in the country. Includes worksheets, timelines, and checklists. [6” x 9”...256 pages]

The Fiske Guide to Getting Into the Right College: Second Edition

by Edward Fiske & Bruce Hammond (2004, Sourcebooks, 14.95)
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A measured look at the process of finding the perfect college, crafting a successful application, writing an admission essay that works, and getting financial aid. One helpful section names the top colleges in various disciplines. If you buy one college guide this year, this would be a good choice. [8” x 10.5”...259 pages]

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