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Book SynopsisThere is an ocean of information about college admissions but no one source that satisfactorily summarizes the whole process for parents and students. Here is an admissions guide that helps applicants to understand the process and make the best use of their resources to maximize their chances for admission.
Trade ReviewThis is a comprehensive guide that leaves nothing out. Both students and their parents will find information that is immediately helpful and also reassuring: look no further for everything you ever wanted to know about getting into the college of your choice. -- Karen Rayne, Salisbury University
As a reader, I know that this book will assist many students who are confused about the admissions process. From personal experience, I did not follow many of these steps, and if I had, perhaps I would have had more educational options. Our tendency is to ignore what is overwhelming, but the strategy behind this book's purpose will not allow readers to do that, giving them an advantage that past students may not have had. -- Elizabeth Mulford, visiting instructor of English, Salisbury University
A valuable, detailed step-by-step guide for students applying to colleges. * The Daily Times, (Delmarva) *
Roadmap for College Admissions deftly charts the ambiguous, confusing topography that characterizes the college application landscape. Bina Chandresekhara’s book takes the reader on a How-To expressway toward solving practical problems associated with the college admissions process. Among its many interesting and useable features, this book provides a carefully constructed timeline, specific suggestions for building one’s academic and extracurricular profile, and an array of nicely constructed sample essays. Roadmap for College Admissions is a most valuable resource for all college-bound high school students and their parents. -- John Wenke, professor of English at Salisbury University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 1 College Planner for Students and Parents, Grades Nine through Twelve Chapter 5 2 Standardized Tests Chapter 6 3 Advanced Placement Testing and Courses Chapter 7 4 Tips for Test Taking Chapter 8 5 Steps in Choosing a College Chapter 9 6 College Visits Chapter 10 7 The Interview Chapter 11 8 The Application Chapter 12 9 Early Decision and Early Action Chapter 13 10 Extracurricular Activities Chapter 14 11 The Essay Chapter 15 12 Recommendation Letters Chapter 16 13 The Guidance Counselor Chapter 17 14 Hiring and Independent Counselor Chapter 18 15 The Wait List Chapter 19 16 Time Management Chapter 20 Appendix: College Supply List Chapter 21 Works Cited Chapter 22 About the Authors
