Admission matters What students and parents need to know about getting into college

Sally P. Springer, 1947-

Book - 2017

"Admission Matters offers comprehensive, expert, and practical advice for parents and students to guide them through the college admissions process. From building a college list, to understanding standardized tests, to obtaining financial aid, to crafting personal statements, to making a final decision, this book guides you every step of the way with clear, sensible advice and practical tips. This new fourth edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest changes in college admissions. including new developments in standardized testing, applications, financial aid and more. Questionnaires, interactive forms, checklists, and other tools help you stay focused and organized throughout the process.. With the answers you need and ...a down-to-earth perspective, this book provides an invaluable resource for stressed-out students and parents everywhere" --Amazon.com.

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Published
San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass 2017.
Language
English
Main Author
Sally P. Springer, 1947- (author)
Other Authors
Jon Reider (author), Joyce Vining Morgan
Edition
Fourth edition
Physical Description
xvi, 399 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781119328391
9781119329893
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. What You Need to Know Before You Begin
  • 1. 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
  • Part 2. Making the Right Choices for You
  • 5. Where Should You Apply?
  • 6. The Big Tests
  • 7. Deciding About Early Decision and Other Early Options
  • 8. Paying the Bill
  • Part 3. Tackling Your Applications
  • 9. Applying Well, Part I: The Application and the Essay
  • 10. Applying Well, Part II: Recommendations, Interviews, and Activities
  • 11. Making the Most of Your Special Talents
  • 12. Students with Special Circumstances
  • 13. Advice for International Students
  • Part 4. Bringing the Process to a Close
  • 14. Making Your Decision After the Colleges Make Theirs
  • 15. What Matters Most: Advice to Parents and Students
  • Appendixes
  • A. College Research Worksheet
  • B. Essay Prompts, 2017-2018
  • C. Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
  • D. Cost of Attendance Worksheet
  • College Preparation Time Line
  • Resources
  • Notes
  • About the Authors
  • Index
Review by Booklist Review

The world of college preparation has rumbled with seismic shifts in the last few years. The SAT has been completely revamped with a new writing component, college admissions counselors are rethinking how to weight standardized test scores against applicants' other qualifications, and the application process is moving entirely to the Internet. These are only a few of the changes today's teens confront as they look toward college. As its subtitle suggests, Admission Matters0 is an excellent introduction for both college-minded teens and their parents. Comprehensive and written in straightforward, clear language, chapters explore the current competitive environment surrounding college applications, what admissions counselors look for, and how to prepare for the new tests and put together an application package. There's also advice specifically for parents ("What your child will remember long after the college admissions process is over is how you supported him or her"), and information about early admissions and financial aid. Sample application forms and recommendation letters, as well as a long list of resources, are among the appended materials. The wealth of information, uncluttered format, and numerous boxed features, such as a checklist of things to do on a college visit, make this an essential guide. --Gillian Engberg Copyright 2005 Booklist

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Review by Library Journal Review

Springer (associate chancellor, Univ. of California, Davis) and freelance writer Franck have produced an honest, detailed account of the increasingly competitive admissions process at selective colleges and universities. Teens and their parents will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process, from researching schools, to applying, to accepting an offer of admission. Especially notable are the extensive critique of college rankings and a thought-provoking epilog by a former dean of admissions. Although the writing is at times tedious and the information a bit overwhelming, the many quotes from applicants, parents, counselors, and admissions officers help bring the text to life. What results is a calm, rational perspective on this chaotic and often overly competitive process. Parents will especially appreciate the tips for helping their teens with the practical and emotional components of applying to colleges. Unfortunately, this volume focuses on only selective schools (i.e., those accepting less than half of their applicants), so it will not be useful for all families. Recommended for large public libraries and those with strong college sections.-Erica L. Foley, Flint P.L., MI (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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