What colleges don't tell you, and other parents don't want you to know : 272 secrets for getting your kid into the top schools
(2006)
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
378.161/WISSNER-GROSS,E
1 Hold on 1 Copy
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
New York, N.Y. : Hudson Street Press, [2006]
©2006
©2006
DESCRIPTION
xix, 307 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN/ISSN
1594630313 (hardcover : alk. paper)
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Includes index
The shoo-in kid -- Your role as advocate and opportunity scout -- Your role in producing high achievers -- Helping your child excel in standardized testing -- Arranging a winning college visit -- Knowing your audience: who is judging your kid? -- How you can help with the application forms -- Overseeing the college application essays -- Guaranteeing excellent recommendations -- Preparing your child for memorable and effective interviews -- Getting your kid off the wait list and into the school of his or her dreams -- Success after deferral or rejection