College Countdown The Parent S And Student S Survival Kit For The College Admissions Process

College is not the automatic answer to "What happens after high school?" In order for college to be the answer, many steps must be taken: forms have to be filled out and submitted, and long range planning needs to occur. The planning actually needs to start as early as the eighth grade! College Countdown is a survival kit for teens and parents who are struggling to get through this intense and confusing process. It is designed to help families organize all the stuff required by college admissions. This helpful workbook includes: tear-out timelines and checklists; financial aid ideas; internet resources; inside advice on admissions essays and interviews; and much more.

Getting into college has become an obsession — and not just with anxious students. Parents, too, are intensely involved in all aspects of the search and application process. “Expert” advice is easy to find, but nothing beats the hard-won wisdom of those in the front lines — the parents of recent high school graduates who ran the application gauntlet and lived to tell about it. In this handy, upbeat guide, hundreds of parents discuss their thoughts, strategies, struggles — even their failures — in navigating this tricky process. Filled with tips, tricks, humor, and horror stories, it's a book to help parents help their kids — and themselves — succeed. Compiled by admissions consultant Rachel Korn, the book includes do’s and don’ts, common sense psychology, valuable perspectives, and much more. How to Survive Getting Your Kid Into College tosses a lifeline to every stressed-out parent of a prospective collegian.

Countdown 2 College: A Parent/Student Guide to Getting Into the College of Your Choice is an exceptional book designed to amplify student interest in higher education, assist high school students in the preparation and admission to college, and provide parents and students with tools and resources to make their dreams of attending college a reality. This book is written to provide invaluable information as well as improve reading comprehension. It explores such topics such as: Choosing The Right School, Navigating The Test Maze: SAT and ACT, The Internet and The Application, Let the Search Begin: Finding The Right School For You, The Admission Process, Funding Your Degree, Preparing For The Launch.

Getting into an elite college is hard. Parents and students need to know where to start and what to do to beat the competition. Despite the college application process becoming more confusing every year, there are proven strategies that consistently work. The Parent's Guide to College Admissions Success is what every parent needs. Simple strategies to tackle the college admission process head on. Written by twenty-year admissions expert, Shereem Herndon-Brown, this book is for every parent who wants their child to succeed in college and beyond.

Preparing for College Admissions clarifies and demystifies the unknown components of the college admissions process and leaves you with a quiet sense of well being, knowing that you have done the best for your future. Preparing for College Admissions shows parents and students, in simple steps, how to organize the process, how to select the college that is the best match, and where to find the money to pay for a great education. If you want to know: How to define your goals and plans Which high school courses lead to successful college admissions How extracurricular activities can lead to scholarships How to package a winning college application Tips for a successful college interview Specific web sites to help you select colleges and locate scholarships Where to find scholarships in your community How to get financial aid This book has the answers.