Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
Part 1 What You Need to Know Before You Begin 1
1 Why Has College Admissions Become So Competitive? 3
2 What Do Colleges Look for in an Applicant? 19
3 How Do Colleges Make Their Decisions? 45
4 How Colleges (and Students) Differ: Finding What Fits 58
Part 2 Making the Right Choices for You 95
5 Building Your College List 97
6 A New Look at Testing 124
7 Deciding About Early Decision and Other Early Options 145
8 Paying the Bill 159
Part 3 Tackling Your Applications 191
9 Applying Well, Part I: The Application and the Essay 193
10 Applying Well, Part II: Recommendations, Interviews, and Activities 209
11 Making the Most of Your Special Talents 229
12 Students with Special Circumstances 254
13 International Students Applying to Study in the U.S. and U.S. Students Applying to Study Internationally 277
Part 4 Bringing the Process to a Close 305
14 Making Your Decision After the Colleges Make Theirs 307
15 What Matters Most: Advice to Parents and Students 329
College Preparation Timeline 339
Resources 349
Notes 359
About the Authors 367
Index 369
Sally P. Springer, PhD, Associate Chancellor Emerita at the University of California, Davis is a psychologist with over 35 years’ experience in higher education as a professor and academic administrator. In “rewirement” she helps students on their path to??college.
Joyce Vining Morgan, PhD, began her long career in education as a college professor and transitioned to teaching high school; becoming a college counselor bridged the two. A retired certified educational planner, she mentors students and new colleagues.
Nancy Griesemer, MA, is a freelance writer and independent educational consultant with decades of experience in education. A??long-time advocate for greater transparency in college admissions, she coaches families and colleagues on the process.
Jon Reider, PhD, has a long career in education that includes 15 years as an admissions officer at Stanford University and 18 years as director of college counseling at San Francisco University High School. He currently works as an advisor and speaker.
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