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What colleges don't tell you : (and other parents don't want you to know) : 272 secrets for getting your kid into the top schools / Elizabeth Wissner-Gross.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York, N.Y. : Plume Book, 2007.Description: xix, 307 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780452288546
  • 0452288541
  • 1594630313
  • 9781594630316
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 378.1
LOC classification:
  • LB 2351.2 W816wh 2007
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Contents:
The shoo-in kid -- Your role as advocate and opportunity scout -- Your role in producing high achievers -- Helping your child excel in standardized testing -- Arranging a winning college visit -- Knowing your audience: who is judging your kid? -- How you can help with the application forms -- Overseeing the college application essays -- Guaranteeing excellent recommendations -- Preparing your child for memorable and effective interviews -- Getting your kid off the wait list -- And into the school of his or her dreams -- Success after deferral or rejection.
Summary: A practical guide shares a series of effective strategies to help parents get their kids into some of America's most competitive colleges, answering important questions about the admissions process, letters of recommendation, interviews, and the selection process.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) LB 2351.2 W816wh 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000120109

Includes index.

The shoo-in kid -- Your role as advocate and opportunity scout -- Your role in producing high achievers -- Helping your child excel in standardized testing -- Arranging a winning college visit -- Knowing your audience: who is judging your kid? -- How you can help with the application forms -- Overseeing the college application essays -- Guaranteeing excellent recommendations -- Preparing your child for memorable and effective interviews -- Getting your kid off the wait list -- And into the school of his or her dreams -- Success after deferral or rejection.

A practical guide shares a series of effective strategies to help parents get their kids into some of America's most competitive colleges, answering important questions about the admissions process, letters of recommendation, interviews, and the selection process.

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