Admission matters : what students and parents need to know about getting into college /: what students and parents need to know about getting into college. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sally P. Springer, Jon Reider, Joyce V. Morgan.
• Authors: Springer, Sally P, 1947-; Reider, Jon; Morgan, Joyce Vining
• Contents: Why has college admissions become so competitive? -- What do colleges look for in an applicant? -- How do colleges make their decisions? -- How colleges (and students) differ : finding what fits -- Where should you apply? -- The big tests -- Deciding about early decision and other early options -- Paying the bill -- Applying well : part I -- Applying well : part II -- Making the most of your special talents -- Special circumstances and how they affect the admissions process -- Advice for international students -- Making your decision after the colleges make theirs -- What matters most : advice to parents and students.
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 378.1/610973; Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission; College choice -- United States; College choice; Universities and colleges -- Admission; EDUCATION / Higher; United States; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119329893; 1119329892
• Related ISBNs: 9781119328391; 111932839X; 1119329892
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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