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How to Get Into the Top Colleges
by J.D., Richard Montauk, Krista Klein
from Prentice Hall Press

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Great Information =]
  I found this book to have a lot of information. I loved how they used quotes from 'important' people at colleges. I wish that they had put more information in about different schools. There was a lot of great stuff about important topics though. For example, getting reccomendations. I found a lot of this information useful, and I know that I will be coming back to this book throughout my education. Thank you! =]

• A Nuts and Bolts Approach to Tackling College Applications
  This comprehensive book covers it all from understanding the rankings and deciding where to apply to test taking, positioning yourself, and writing essays (a particularly in-depth analysis). There are even chapters on applying to the US service academies and colleges abroad. Every parent should read the chapter on Financing College as the options have changed dramatically since we went to school. Among the highlights of this book are the abundant quotations from admissions officers at the top schools,... more info

• Can Be Helpful, But Causes Anxiety
  While this book has a lot of good points, I think a better title would be You're Not Panicked Enough: The Admissions Guide For Families That Want More Stress. It should be noted that the book is written by paid professionals who help students get into elite colleges. Therefore, if families weren't worried about getting into those schools, the authors would make less money. The authors state things that have been proven false in books like Harvard Schmarvard such as you have greater chance to succeed and get... more info

• Best college guide on the market for parents!
  As both an educator and parent, I have read most of the college guides on the market written primarily for parents going through the college application and selection process for the first time. This comprehensive publication clearly explains all parts of the college application and how they are weighted by those who will ultimateley determine ones admittance or rejection. The authors' explanation of the early decision and early action options are the best I have read anywhere. There are many helpful... more info

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