College Bound Organizer (eBook)

The Ultimate Guide to Successful College Applications

Anna Costaras, Gail Liss (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
Mango Media (Verlag)
978-1-63353-684-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Your step-by-step comprehensive guide to organize every step of the college application process from college search through college admission.College admissions is tougher than ever. With standardized test taking and school visits, the college application essay to write and forms to fill out, there is so much to do. Applying to college is intimidating and overwhelming for both teenagers and parents.The challenge is to be well informed, prepared, focused and organized throughout the multi-step college search and admission process. Your solution is The College Bound Organizer, the ultimate guide to help students effectively navigate this very complicated and stressful process.The College Bound Organizer helps students: Understand what admission officers are looking for in an applicant Prevent common mistakes students make on their applications Build a personal profile Plan an individualized testing schedule Research colleges to identify schools that are a good fit Develop a balanced list of schools Secure letters of recommendation Complete and submit applications accurately and on time Develop the college application essay Apply for financial aid and scholarships Ace interviews Sort and manage application results Make a final decision"e;Planning ahead and 'getting there first' can do more than help students get into a good college-it can provide them with life skills, a solid education, and lifelong friends."e; -Business Insider"e;Using The College Bound Organizer is one way to help you stay focused on what is really important."e; -Edward B. Fiske, bestselling author of Fiske Guide to Colleges

Inhalt

Chapter 1Getting Started: Fact Finding – This chapter helps students gather the personal, family and high school information that is required repeatedly on all college applications.

Chapter 2 A Snapshot of Your High School Years: Who Are You? – Students are guided on how to build their resume using worksheets to compile a complete history of their involvement in clubs/extracurricular activities, sports, community service, awards, competitions, and work and summer experience. Advice on how and when to request recommendations is also included in this chapter.

Chapter 3 Testing A to Z: Track Your Scores – All aspects of standardized testing including identifying test dates, recording registration deadlines and test locations, and developing a master test schedule are covered in this chapter.

Chapter 4 Researching Schools: Getting Acquainted – This chapter advises students on how to effectively research colleges to identify appropriate schools. Instruction is provided on what to observe and take note of during on-campus visits and online searches, how to arrange and keep track of on-campus and alumni interviews, and how to manage correspondence with school representatives.

Chapter 5 Define Your Choices: You’re Ready to Apply! – Included are all the steps necessary to ensure that applications are received and each file is complete.

Chapter 6 Paying the Bills: Show Me the Money! – Tools and recommendations are presented on how to apply for financial aid and scholarships, manage deadlines and accurately compare aid packages.

Chapter 7 The Home Stretch: You’re Almost Done! – Strategies and guidance are provided on how to sort through acceptances, handle deferrals and waitlists, and choose the best-fit college.

Chapter 8 The Interviews: Conversations with College Admissions Professionals— Candid responses from high school and college representatives offer valuable insight into the college process.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.11.2017
• Vorwort: Edward B. Fiske
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Erwachsenenbildung
• Schlagworte: ap biology • ap calculus • AP European History • application preparation • applying to colleges • best colleges • books on college • College • College admission • College admissions • college application • college application guide • College Applications • college board sat • college books • college bound • college bound organizer • college entrance • College Guide • college guide books • College Guides • College majors • college planner • College Planning • college planning for dummies • colleges that change lives • do your laundry or youll die alone • fiske guide to colleges • fiske's guide to colleges • get it together • gifts for college students • guide to colleges • hesi admission assessment exam • higher education • Princeton review • Resume Writing • Scholarships • schools • the college bound organizer • ultimate scholarship book • where you go is not who youll be
• ISBN-10: 1-63353-684-X / 163353684X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-63353-684-5 / 9781633536845