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100 1 $aSpringer, Sally P.,$d1947-
245 10 $aAdmission matters :$bwhat students and parents need to know about getting into college /$cSally P. Springer, Marion R. Franck.
250 $a1st ed.
260 $aSan Francisco :$bJossey-Bass,$c℗♭2005.
300 $axvi, 294 pages ;$c23 cm.
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490 1 $aThe Jossey-Bass education series
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references pages (277-281) and index.
520 $aProvides information for students and parents on the college admission process, covering such topics as financial aid, early decision, the SAT, writing an effective essay, and how colleges make their decisions.
505 0 $aWhy Has College Admissions Become So Competitive? -- It Used to Be Simple ... But Not Anymore -- The Echo Boom -- Social Changes -- The Role of the Internet -- Where the Real Crunch Lies -- Which Colleges Are the Most Selective? -- Why Is There So Much Interest in Such a Small Group of Colleges? -- The Importance of Fit -- The Rankings Game -- Concerns About Rankings -- Why Are Rankings So Popular? -- "I'll Make More Money If I Graduate from an Elite College": Another Myth -- Getting into Graduate School -- Looking Ahead -- What Do Selective Colleges Look for in an Applicant? -- How College Admissions Has Changed -- What Matters Now -- The Academic Record -- Standardized Tests -- Engagement Beyond the Classroom: The Extracurricular Record -- Personal Qualities: The Person Behind the Paper -- Hooks -- Fitting It All Together -- How Do Colleges Make Their Decisions? -- Who Works in Admissions? -- Ambassadors and Gatekeepers -- What Happens to Your File? -- Reading and Rating -- Tentative Decisions -- Making the Final Decision -- Building the Freshman Class -- The Role of Your High School Counselor -- A Word About Private Counselors -- The Parents' Role -- Taking Responsibility -- How Colleges (and Students) Differ: Finding What Fits -- So Many Choices: How Do You Begin? -- Some Questions to Ask Yourself -- Liberal Arts Colleges -- Research Universities -- What's in a Name? -- Other Kinds of Four-Year Institutions -- Which Kind of College Is Best for You? -- Location, Location, Location -- Size -- Curriculum and Requirements -- Colleges with Special Affiliations -- The Intangibles -- What Makes for a Quality Undergraduate Experience? -- Getting the Information You Need -- Where Should You Apply? -- Start at Your Counseling Office -- The College Visit -- Selectivity and Your College List -- How Long Should Your College List Be? -- Determining Your Chances -- Some Cautions About Data -- Scattergrams Can Help -- Have Eight First Choices -- Self-Assessment and Research: The Keys to a Good College List -- A Word About Finances -- The Big Tests -- Where Did the SAT Come From? -- Concerns About the SAT -- The New SAT -- Is the SAT Coachable? -- How Much Does the SAT Count? -- How Does the PSAT/NMSQT Fit into the Picture? -- When Should You Take the New SAT? -- How Many Times Should You Take the Test? -- Does Test Preparation Help? -- Considering the ACT -- Which Test Should You Take? -- The Special Case of Special Accommodations -- The SAT Subject Tests -- A Special Word to Parents About Standardized Tests -- A Postscript on the Future of the SAT -- Deciding About Early Decision and Other Early Options -- The Pros and Cons of Early Decision -- Does Applying Early Help Your Chances? -- The Early Advantage for Legacies -- More Concerns About Early Decision -- The Move to Single-Choice Early Action -- Should You Apply Early Decision or Early Action? -- More Things to Consider -- Likely Letters and Early Notification -- The Advantage of Thinking Early Even If You Decide Against Applying Early -- And Humor Always Helps Keep Things in Perspective -- Applying Well -- Getting Off to a Good Start -- Should You Use the Common Application? -- Writing an Effective Personal Essay -- Getting Great Letters of Recommendation -- Shining in Your Interview -- Highlighting What You've Accomplished -- Special Talent -- The Special Case of the Student Athlete -- Details, Details -- Paying the Bill -- How Do Colleges Determine Your Financial Need? -- The Verification Process -- Why Do Need-Based Packages Differ from College to College? -- How Can You Estimate Your Financial Need? -- What Goes into a Financial Aid Package? -- How Is Your Package Put Together? -- Will Your Need for Financial Aid Affect Your Chances for Admission? -- What About Merit-Based Aid? -- Seeking Scholarships -- Should You Use a Scholarship Search Service? -- Financial Aid and Your Decisions -- A Word About Early Decision -- Planning Ahead When Your Child Is Young -- Making Your Decision After the Colleges Make Theirs -- How Will You Be Notified? -- The Special Case of Early Decision -- Accepted! -- Denied or Deferred -- What You Can Do If You Are Deferred -- When It Is Your Turn to Decide -- Spring Admits -- Taking Another Look -- Revisiting Financial Aid -- How Wait-Lists Work -- Deposit Ethics -- A Word About Senioritis -- Celebrate and Enjoy! -- What Matters Most: Advice to Parents and Students -- Some Parting Thoughts for Parents -- Some Parting Thoughts for Students -- College Research Worksheet -- Common Application 2005-2006 -- Sample Student Information Sheet for Letters of Recommendation -- Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet -- Cost of Attendance Worksheet -- College Preparation Time Line.
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