{"product_id":"admission-matters-9781119885733","title":"Admission Matters","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most up-to-date version of the best-selling guide to college admissions for over twenty years Newly revised and thoroughly updated, the fifth edition of Admission Matters continues to be the go-to guide for students and families seeking help with the college admissions process. Higher education experts Sally P. Springer, Ph.D., Joyce Vining Morgan, Ph.D., Nancy Griesemer, M.A., and Jon Reider, Ph.D., deliver a practical and accessible roadmap for a successful admissions outcome, whether the student is a high school freshman or a senior about to apply to college. Reassuring and easy to read, Admission Matters provides deep insight into a process that has become increasingly complex and unpredictable with each passing year. In the fifth edition, readers will learn how to build a balanced college list, when to apply, what goes into crafting a compelling application, how colleges make decisions, how financial aid works, and more. Admission Matters offers real-world expert advice for all students, whether they're aiming for an Ivy or a state school close to home.  The book provides practical guidance for students and families whether they come from an under-resourced background or one that has provided abundant opportunities.    Admission Matters also includes much-needed information for students with special circumstances, including students with disabilities, international students, transfers, and non-traditional students. Athletes, artists and performers, and homeschoolers will also have many of their questions answered as they plan for and apply to college. Admission Matters also provides the latest information on: The shift to test-optional or test-free admissions at many schools and what that means for youThe transition to an adaptive, digital format for the SAT Changes to the federal process for financial aidWhat selective colleges are increasingly looking for when faced with growing numbers of applicationsDifferences among colleges and how to choose the best fit schoolsEarly decision and early action applications and when they make senseAnd much more...    The latest edition of Admission Matters remains the gold standard in guides to the ever-changing and often intimidating process of college admissions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 What You Need to Know Before You Begin 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Why Has College Admissions Become So Competitive? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 What Do Colleges Look for in an Applicant? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 How Do Colleges Make Their Decisions? 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 How Colleges (and Students) Differ: Finding What Fits 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Making the Right Choices for You 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Building Your College List 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 A New Look at Testing 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Deciding About Early Decision and Other Early Options 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Paying the Bill 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Tackling Your Applications 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Applying Well, Part I: The Application and the Essay 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Applying Well, Part II: Recommendations, Interviews, and Activities 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Making the Most of Your Special Talents 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Students with Special Circumstances 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 International Students Applying to Study in the U.S. and U.S. Students Applying to Study Internationally 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Bringing the Process to a Close 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Making Your Decision After the Colleges Make Theirs 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 What Matters Most: Advice to Parents and Students 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollege Preparation Timeline 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407182504279,"sku":"9781119885733","price":17.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119885733.jpg?v=1730498463","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/admission-matters-9781119885733","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}