Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College

Name: Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College
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ISBN: 9781402243097

ISBN-10: 140224309X

ISBN-13: 9781402243097

Edition: 4th

Authors: Edward B. Fiske, Bruce G. Hammond, Inc Staff Sourcebooks

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"A first-rate introduction." - Booklist Get accepted to the college that's right for you Everyone has their own idea of the perfect college. The Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College is the only admissions guide that starts with an in-depth assessment of your priorities, then takes you step-by-step through the process of applying to the schools you actually want to get into. The #1 expert on America's colleges will show you how to: Choose the right kind of school for you Filter out the hype Earn the test scores colleges want to see Write authentic essays (even if you're not a great writer) Submit an application that shows off your best features Ask the right questions during campus…

Book details

List price: $18.99
Edition: 4th
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English




Finding the Right College



The Search Begins (or, What to Do When You Don't Have a Clue)



Sizing Yourself Up



The College Universe



Getting a Jump Start



Cutting through the Hype



The One-Hour College Finder



Where to Learn More



Getting In



Inside the Admissions Process



Shaping Your Record



How Important Are Standardized Tests?



How to Prepare for Standardized Tests



The Early Decision Dilemma



How to Size Up a Campus



Surviving the Interview



Getting Good Recommendations



Filing Your Applications



Scoring Points with the Essay



Paying the Bill



The New Financial Aid Game



Dave's World: A Financial Aid Timeline



A Time to Reflect



Fat Letters and Thin



Some Thoughts for Parents



What to Do When



Glossary


Acknowledgments


One-Hour College Finder Index


General Index


About the Authors