TY - BOOK AU - Wissner-Gross,Elizabeth TI - 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 SN - 9780452288546 AV - LB 2351.2 W816wh 2007 U1 - 378.1 PY - 2007/// CY - New York, N.Y. PB - Plume Book KW - Universities and colleges KW - United States KW - Admission KW - Universidades KW - Admisión KW - Estados Unidos KW - College choice KW - Elección de universidad KW - College applications KW - Aplicaciones KW - Education KW - Parent participation KW - Educación KW - Participación de los padres N1 - 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 N2 - 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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0612/2006011628.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0721/2006011628-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0721/2006011628-b.html ER -