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The Truth About Getting In: If You're Getting Ready for the College Admissions Process, Get the Facts

The Truth About Getting In: If You're Getting Ready for the College Admissions Process, Get the Facts

by Katherine Cohen PhD
The Truth About Getting In: If You're Getting Ready for the College Admissions Process, Get the Facts

The Truth About Getting In: If You're Getting Ready for the College Admissions Process, Get the Facts

by Katherine Cohen PhD

Overview

The truths and myths about getting into the top schools from a private college counselor who has placed 75 percent of her clients in the Ivy League, as well as the most competitive colleges in the country.

Now, for the first time, Dr. Katherine Cohen offers her successful program in a book complete with worksheets, timelines, and checklists that help students demystify the college admissions process and get into the school of their choice. Divided into chapters that cover everything from what courses to take in high school to how to ace that all-important interview, this book will become the college admissions bible for both students and parents alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780786888498
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication date: 04/23/2003
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)
Age Range: 13 - 18 Years

About the Author

A graduate of Brown University and Yale University, Katherine Cohen, Ph.D., founded her private counseling practice, IvyWise, in 1997. She holds a certification in college admissions counseling from UCLA. Dr. Cohen lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsxi
Introductionxiii
1.The Admissions Application: An Overview
Myths and Truths2
General Requirements for the Application3
Academic Record: Your High School Transcript6
Grade Improvement Strategies12
Personal Record15
Summary16
Insider Tips17
2.Planning for College
Myths and Truths20
Making the Most of Your Time21
When Should I Apply?28
The Truth About Applying Early31
Beware of Senioritis35
Summary37
Insider Tips37
3.College Resources
Myths and Truths40
Getting Started40
Using Your High School College Counselor40
The Inside Scoop on Private Counselors43
Helpful Resources44
Summary53
Insider Tips54
4.Choosing Your Colleges
Myths and Truths56
Choosing Your Colleges56
Requesting Information from Colleges61
The Secret to a Balanced Portfolio63
Beyond the Ivies: Finding the Perfect Fit65
Summary66
Insider Tips66
5.Preparing to Apply
Myths and Truths68
Preparing to Apply69
Imagining You're There70
College Visits72
Summary82
Insider Tips82
6.Selling Yourself
Myths and Truths84
Selling Yourself84
Who Are You?85
The Brag Sheet89
Sample Brag Sheets99
Summary112
Insider Tips112
7.Taking the Tests
Myths and Truths114
College Entrance Exams115
Fee Waivers122
Registration Procedure122
Keeping Track123
Note on Test Scores124
Summary127
Insider Tips127
8.Writing an Outstanding Essay
Myths and Truths130
Essay Writing131
Essay Topics131
Sample Questions134
Brainstorming Strategies135
Guidelines for Writing an Outstanding College Essay138
Sample Essays140
Summary179
Insider Tips179
9.Getting Glowing Letters of Recommendation
Myths and Truths182
Letters of Recommendation183
Help Your Teachers183
Notes for Teachers and Counselors185
Sample Teacher Recommendations186
Sample College Counselor Letters190
Sample Employer Recommendation194
Summary195
Insider Tips195
10.Acing the Interview
Myths and Truths198
The Interview Itself199
Interviewing Guidelines201
Preparing for the Interview203
Concluding the Interview208
Summary209
Insider Tips210
11.Securing Financial Aid
Myths and Truths212
Financial Aid for College213
Understanding College Costs213
Determining Your Financial Resources for College215
How Do I Apply?218
Composition of Financial Aid Package220
Beware of Scholarship Scams221
Worldwide Web Resources for Financial Aid and Scholarships223
Glossary of Financial Terms224
Summary225
Insider Tips225
12.Applying for College Checklist
Myths and Truths228
Applying for College Checklist229
College Tracker231
13.Special Issues in College Admissions
Myths and Truths234
Student-Athletes and the NCAA235
Students with Learning Disabilities/Differences or Medical Conditions239
Legacy Students240
Minority Students241
Student Artists241
Wait-Listed Students242
Transfer Students243
Taking a Year Off243
Summary244
Insider Tips244
Appendix
Forty Elite U.S. Colleges and Universities248
Glossary of Terms249
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