With 127 easy-to-find, easy-to-read topics, organized into 12 sections, you will quickly find what you need. Each chapter is 1-2 pages, so it's a quick, informative read and a resource you can go back to again & again.
OVER 5 YEARS AND 1000s OF HOURS OF RESEARCH
Take advantage of my expertise and the research I have done to support my students and this book. I've been to every college website, scholarship sites, and more, to accumulate the information here, ...SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Find out when you should start planning
What types of colleges are right for you
What high school courses should you take based on your goals
What grades do you need to get into different schools
What tests to take and how to ace them
The most impressive extracurriculars, sports, and after-school activities
What are the best colleges and the best by major, with links to each
What major should you consider for each profession
Links to all public schools in your state
How to write a great college essay with examples
College admission statistics
The Ivy League and what you need to get in
Scholarship – standard, specialty, and local scholarships for every state with links
Application deadlines for Early and Regular Decision
Preparing for college interviews with practice questions.
Links to resources that can help you prepare for tests and review your essays
Sports – How to connect with coaches and get recruited
Planning your college visits and tours
Tricks and tips to go beyond your application to improve your chances.
How to put it all together to get into your top school
Top 350 websites indexed help you find even more info
INCLUDES
INTRODUCTION
Basics, What are Colleges Looking for?, When and How to Start, Early Acceptance, Four-Year Plans, College Checklist
HIGH SCHOOL
10th & 11th Grade, High School Grades, Study Habits, Improve Grades, Honors Classes, AP Classes, Weighted GPA, State Awards, National Awards, Competitions, Counselors, Extracurricular, Impressive Jobs, Government Jobs, Leadership, Volunteering, References, Valedictorian
TESTS
AP Tests, ACT, SATs, PSAT, National Merit Scholar, Best Test Study Guides with links
TOP SCHOOL
Exclusive Top 25 & Top 100 list with links to every school, Best Schools by Major, Ivy League, International Schools, 50 State Public Colleges with links
CHOOSING A SCHOOL
Research – Why is it important?, The Right School for You, Choosing a Major, List of Majors/Careers, In or Out of State, Semester Abroad, Top Research Sites
THE APPLICATION
Building Your Portfolio (what to include), Common Application, Non-Common App Schools, The California Application
NETWORKING
Current Students, Assistants, Alumni, Alumni Events, Admissions Officers, Professors, and more.
COLLEGE VISIT
The Campus Tour, Department Tour
ESSAYS
Preparing Your Essay, Choose Topic, Strengths of a Good Essay, Finding Your Traits (with List of Traits), Writing/Editing Your Essay, Why This School/Major Essays
SPORTS
So You're an Athlete, NCSA, NCAA
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
FAFSA, Financial Aid, Best Scholarship Sites with Links, Local Scholarships by State, Hard-to-Find Scholarships
AFTER YOU APPLY
Interview, Top Interview Questions with Answers, Waitlisted, Early Decision Dates by school, For Parents
APPENDIX
350+ web links to top schools, scholarships, & help
With College Admissions A to Z, you'll find the right school for you and give yourself the best chance of getting in.
With 127 easy-to-find, easy-to-read topics, organized into 12 sections, you will quickly find what you need. Each chapter is 1-2 pages, so it's a quick, informative read and a resource you can go back to again & again.
OVER 5 YEARS AND 1000s OF HOURS OF RESEARCH
Take advantage of my expertise and the research I have done to support my students and this book. I've been to every college website, scholarship sites, and more, to accumulate the information here, ...SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Find out when you should start planning
What types of colleges are right for you
What high school courses should you take based on your goals
What grades do you need to get into different schools
What tests to take and how to ace them
The most impressive extracurriculars, sports, and after-school activities
What are the best colleges and the best by major, with links to each
What major should you consider for each profession
Links to all public schools in your state
How to write a great college essay with examples
College admission statistics
The Ivy League and what you need to get in
Scholarship – standard, specialty, and local scholarships for every state with links
Application deadlines for Early and Regular Decision
Preparing for college interviews with practice questions.
Links to resources that can help you prepare for tests and review your essays
Sports – How to connect with coaches and get recruited
Planning your college visits and tours
Tricks and tips to go beyond your application to improve your chances.
How to put it all together to get into your top school
Top 350 websites indexed help you find even more info
INCLUDES
INTRODUCTION
Basics, What are Colleges Looking for?, When and How to Start, Early Acceptance, Four-Year Plans, College Checklist
HIGH SCHOOL
10th & 11th Grade, High School Grades, Study Habits, Improve Grades, Honors Classes, AP Classes, Weighted GPA, State Awards, National Awards, Competitions, Counselors, Extracurricular, Impressive Jobs, Government Jobs, Leadership, Volunteering, References, Valedictorian
TESTS
AP Tests, ACT, SATs, PSAT, National Merit Scholar, Best Test Study Guides with links
TOP SCHOOL
Exclusive Top 25 & Top 100 list with links to every school, Best Schools by Major, Ivy League, International Schools, 50 State Public Colleges with links
CHOOSING A SCHOOL
Research – Why is it important?, The Right School for You, Choosing a Major, List of Majors/Careers, In or Out of State, Semester Abroad, Top Research Sites
THE APPLICATION
Building Your Portfolio (what to include), Common Application, Non-Common App Schools, The California Application
NETWORKING
Current Students, Assistants, Alumni, Alumni Events, Admissions Officers, Professors, and more.
COLLEGE VISIT
The Campus Tour, Department Tour
ESSAYS
Preparing Your Essay, Choose Topic, Strengths of a Good Essay, Finding Your Traits (with List of Traits), Writing/Editing Your Essay, Why This School/Major Essays
SPORTS
So You're an Athlete, NCSA, NCAA
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
FAFSA, Financial Aid, Best Scholarship Sites with Links, Local Scholarships by State, Hard-to-Find Scholarships
AFTER YOU APPLY
Interview, Top Interview Questions with Answers, Waitlisted, Early Decision Dates by school, For Parents
APPENDIX
350+ web links to top schools, scholarships, & help
With College Admissions A to Z, you'll find the right school for you and give yourself the best chance of getting in.
College Admission A to Z: Everything You Need to Know About Applying for College
College Admission A to Z: Everything You Need to Know About Applying for College
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| BN ID: | 2940184384269 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 08/26/2025 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
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