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Record Nr.

UNINA9910821467403321

Autore

Springer Sally P. <1947->

Titolo

Admission matters : what students and parents need to know about getting into college / / Sally P. Springer, Jon Reider, Joyce V. Morgan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, California : , : Jossey-Bass, , 2017

©2017

ISBN

1-119-32990-6

1-119-32989-2

Edizione

[Fourth edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (357 pages)

Disciplina

378.1/610973

Soggetti

Universities and colleges - United States - Admission

College choice - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.