Applying To American Universities And Colleges For Parents And Students

Author : Krystal Ann Flores
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9789810758493

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Applying to American Universities and Colleges for Parents and Students by Krystal Ann Flores Pdf

As more students engage the help of an education consultant when applying for colleges, how can students have an edge over their competition Often times, students go about the application process on their own or seek the advice of an agency, many of which are led by individuals who have not personally experienced applying to and being accepted by elite American colleges. Regardless of a student''s choice, this book provides students and parents with an in-depth, holistic view of American college applications. In a competitive applicant market where it is increasingly difficult to gain acceptance into top universities, specific useful insights found in this book are necessary for students and parents who want to succeed. This book discusses successful and unsuccessful application trends and guides readers on how to avoid common mistakes. The author, who was accepted to 18 universities and graduated from Yale University, knows the entire application range. Having spent several years in China working with students on college applications, she has knowledge of both the Western and Asian systems that would help international applicants OCo particularly Asian students OCo in their endeavors."

Author : Krystal Ann Flores
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9789810758509

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Applying to American Universities and Colleges for Parents and Students by Krystal Ann Flores Pdf

As more students engage the help of an education consultant when applying for colleges, how can students have an edge over their competition? Often times, students go about the application process on their own or seek the advice of an agency, many of which are led by individuals who have not personally experienced applying to and being accepted by elite American colleges. Regardless of a student's choice, this book provides students and parents with an in-depth, holistic view of American college applications. In a competitive applicant market where it is increasingly difficult to gain acceptance into top universities, specific useful insights found in this book are necessary for students and parents who want to succeed. This book discusses successful and unsuccessful application trends and guides readers on how to avoid common mistakes. The author, who was accepted to 18 universities and graduated from Yale University, knows the entire application range. Having spent several years in China working with students on college applications, she has knowledge of both the Western and Asian systems that would help international applicants — particularly Asian students — in their endeavors. Contents:Preface:BasicsFor Current ApplicantsFor Prospective Applicants and ParentsColleges and UniversitiesTest SectionThe Common AppWhen Should One Apply to College?Personal StatementsEssay TutorialsWriting the Resume and Filling Out the Activities FormLetters of RecommendationAcing the InterviewsAppendix: Reading List Readership: Students, general public, professionals and parents. Keywords:College;American Universities;American Colleges;Asian Students;Application;Yale;Common App;Personal Statement;Recommendation LetterReviews: “Before getting to know you, Ivy League schools and other prominent US colleges were just 2400 SAT and 120 TOEFL scores for me. Achieving these numbers was my goal. However, after meeting Ivy League graduates like you, I realized that students are more than their scores. You were the first person to open my eyes to an international perspective. Thank you.” Joyce Liu UWC Atlantic College, Class of 2014

Author : James Cass,Max Birnbaum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Education
ISBN : WISC:89033934480

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Comparative Guide to American Colleges by James Cass,Max Birnbaum Pdf

Author : Sally P. Springer,Joyce Vining Morgan,Nancy Griesemer,Jon Reider
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119885740

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Admission Matters by Sally P. Springer,Joyce Vining Morgan,Nancy Griesemer,Jon Reider Pdf

The most up-to-date version of the best-selling guide to college admissions for over twenty years Newly revised and thoroughly updated, the fifth edition of Admission Matters continues to be the go-to guide for students and families seeking help with the college admissions process. Higher education experts Sally P. Springer, Ph.D., Joyce Vining Morgan, Ph.D., Nancy Griesemer, M.A., and Jon Reider, Ph.D., deliver a practical and accessible roadmap for a successful admissions outcome, whether the student is a high school freshman or a senior about to apply to college. Reassuring and easy to read, Admission Matters provides deep insight into a process that has become increasingly complex and unpredictable with each passing year. In the fifth edition, readers will learn how to build a balanced college list, when to apply, what goes into crafting a compelling application, how colleges make decisions, how financial aid works, and more. Admission Matters offers real-world expert advice for all students, whether they're aiming for an Ivy or a state school close to home. The book provides practical guidance for students and families whether they come from an under-resourced background or one that has provided abundant opportunities. Admission Matters also includes much-needed information for students with special circumstances, including students with disabilities, international students, transfers, and non-traditional students. Athletes, artists and performers, and homeschoolers will also have many of their questions answered as they plan for and apply to college. Admission Matters also provides the latest information on: The shift to test-optional or test-free admissions at many schools and what that means for you The transition to an adaptive, digital format for the SAT Changes to the federal process for financial aid What selective colleges are increasingly looking for when faced with growing numbers of applications Differences among colleges and how to choose the "best fit" schools Early decision and early action applications and when they make sense And much more... The latest edition of Admission Matters remains the gold standard in guides to the ever-changing and often intimidating process of college admissions.

Author : Jennifer Ann Aquino
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119370970

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The International Family Guide to US University Admissions by Jennifer Ann Aquino Pdf

Winner of the 2018 International Book Awards Education/Academic category! Written by an experienced international educator and counselor, The International Family Guide to US University Admissions is an indispensable resource for the vast and increasing number of students applying for places at US Universities each year. Beginning with an introduction that explains to both students and parents how the book works and why, it offers milestones that must be completed during said application time period, a tried-and-true handbook that corresponds with each chapter, pop-outs that provide expert insight and resources that you should utilize throughout the process. Every year, hundreds of thousands of international students and their families must go through the painstaking, complicated, confusing and culturally baffling process that is US university admissions. Until now, there has been no single resource for readers to turn to for holistic, accurate and up-to-date advice on the subject. Following the timeline of the US university admissions cycle, the book guides the parents and the student through the entire process in order to ensure that they are pacing themselves appropriately – from preparation to submission and through to applying for student visas. It serves as an advisor throughout the process, providing insightful advice by parents and students that are relevant to specific milestones. With the help of this book, you'll discover how to make sense of the US admissions system – from start to finish. Understand the application and evaluation process in depth in order to be an informed and successful applicant Make your schooling selection from over 3,000 US universities by understanding what would make a good fit for the student Learn what is expected of you in writing essays, why it is important, and how to create beautiful, genuine writing pieces reflective of your outlook in life Enjoy case studies and words of advice from the author's former students and their families Understand the difference between the SAT and ACT exams Whether you're an international student living outside of the US or an ex-pat living abroad, you'll find answers to all of your questions – all in one place.

Author : Praeger Publishers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1661 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780313366086

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American Universities and Colleges by Praeger Publishers Pdf

For well over a half century, American Universities and Colleges has been the most comprehensive and highly respected directory of four-year institutions of higher education in the United States. A two-volume set that Choice magazine hailed as a most important resource in its November 2006 issue, this revised edition features the most up-to-date statistical data available to guide students in making a smart yet practical decision in choosing the university or college of their dreams. In addition, the set serves as an indispensable reference source for parents, college advisors, educators, and public, academic, and high school librarians. These two volumes provide extensive information on 1,900 institutions of higher education, including all accredited colleges and universities that offer at least the baccalaureate degree. This essential resource offers pertinent, statistical data on such topics as tuition, room and board; admission requirements; financial aid; enrollments; student life; library holdings; accelerated and study abroad programs; departments and teaching staff; buildings and grounds; and degrees conferred. Volume two of the set provides four indexes, including an institutional Index, a subject accreditation index, a levels of degrees offered index, and a tabular index of summary data by state. These helpful indexes allow readers to find information easily and to make comparisons among institutions effectively. Also contained within the text are charts and tables that provide easy access to comparative data on relevant topics.

Author : Anna Costaras,Gail Liss
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-15
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781642501094

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The University Bound Organizer by Anna Costaras,Gail Liss Pdf

For international students: the only book you’ll ever need to guide you through the US college and university admissions process. University admissions in the United States is tougher than ever. Nearly three million students are expected to enroll as first-time freshmen in colleges and universities in the United States this school year. How can you prepare, get organized, and stay focused throughout the search and admission process? Applying to university can be intimidating and overwhelming for both teens and parents. The process is a maze of standardized tests, school research, university fairs, applications, interviews, CVs, essays, and deadlines. This university planner will guide you easily through each stage and includes tips to help you submit your best application. The University Bound Organizer helps students: Understand what US admission officers are looking for in an applicant Prevent common mistakes students make on their applications Build a personal profile Plan an individualized testing schedule Research universities to identify schools that are a good fit Develop a balanced list of schools Secure letters of recommendation Complete and submit applications accurately and on time Develop their university application essay Apply for financial aid and scholarships Ace interviews Sort and manage application results Make a final decision

Author : Jerome Karabel
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0618574581

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The Chosen by Jerome Karabel Pdf

Drawing on decades of research, Karabel shines a light on the ever-changing definition of "merit" in college admissions, showing how it shaped--and was shaped by--the country at large.

Author : Brandon Grenier
Publisher : Bookbaby
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 1098386558

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College Admissions Guide by Brandon Grenier Pdf

Our College Admissions Guide is available for all students, parents, guidance counselors, and anyone else seeking information on studying abroad in the United States. Our guides provide students all over the world with information on becoming an international student in the united States, how to apply to an international college or university in the united States, things students should be aware of, and just about everything else you need to know to begin your journey. This guide also provide parents and guidance counselors with in-depth information on scholarships options, financing, and details for what a parent and guidance counselor need to do to support the process of applying internationally in the United States. The goal of this guide is to make the process of applying to a US college or university an easy one. Information on how to apply overseas can be difficult to come back, especially when the information is in another language. This guide provides a straightforward understanding of everything you need to know when applying to the United States for college or university.

Author : Sally P. Springer,Jon Reider,Joyce Vining Morgan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119328391

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Admission Matters by Sally P. Springer,Jon Reider,Joyce Vining Morgan Pdf

Make sense of college admissions and prepare a successful application Admission Matters offers comprehensive, expert, and practical advice for parents and students to guide them through the college admissions process. From building a college list, to understanding standardized tests, to obtaining financial aid, to crafting personal statements, to making a final decision, this book guides you every step of the way with clear, sensible advice and practical tips. This new fourth edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest changes in college admissions. including new developments in standardized testing, applications, financial aid and more. Questionnaires, interactive forms, checklists, and other tools help you stay focused and organized throughout the process.. With the answers you need and a down-to-earth perspective, this book provides an invaluable resource for stressed-out students and parents everywhere. Applying to college can be competitive and complex. Admission Matters offers real-world expert advice for all students, whether you're aiming an Ivy or the state school close to home. It also includes much needed guidance for students with special circumstances, including students with disabilities, international students, and transfer students. In addition, athletes, artists and performers, and homeschoolers will find valuable guidance as they plan for and apply to college. Understand how the admissions process works and what you can and cannot control Learn how to build a strong list of good-fit colleges Craft a strong application package with a compelling personal statement Get expert advice on early admissions, financial aid, standardized testing, and much more Make a final decision that is the right one for you Whether you think you've got applying to college under control or don't even know where to begin, Admission Matters is your expert guide throughout the college admissions process.

Author : Robin Mamlet,Christine VanDeVelde
Publisher : Crown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780307590329

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College Admission by Robin Mamlet,Christine VanDeVelde Pdf

College Admission is the ultimate user's manual and go-to guide for any student or family approaching the college application process. Featuring the wise counsel of more than 50 deans of admission, no other guide has such thorough, expert, compassionate, and professional advice. Let’s be honest: applying to college can be stressful for students and parents. But here’s the good news: you can get in. Robin Mamlet has been dean of admission at three of America's most selective colleges, and journalist and parent Christine VanDeVelde has been through the process first hand. With this book, you will feel like you have both a dean of admission and a parent who has been there at your side. Inside this book, you'll find clear, comprehensive, and expert answers to all your questions along the way to an acceptance letter: • The role of extracurricular activities • What it means to find a college that's the "right fit" • What's more important: high grades or tough courses • What role does testing play • The best candidates for early admission • When help from parents is too much help • Advice for athletes, artists, international students, and those with learning differences • How wait lists work • Applying for financial aid This will be your definitive resource during the sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school.

Author : Lisa Heffernan,Mary Dell Harrington
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781250188953

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Grown and Flown by Lisa Heffernan,Mary Dell Harrington Pdf

PARENTING NEVER ENDS. From the founders of the #1 site for parents of teens and young adults comes an essential guide for building strong relationships with your teens and preparing them to successfully launch into adulthood The high school and college years: an extended roller coaster of academics, friends, first loves, first break-ups, driver’s ed, jobs, and everything in between. Kids are constantly changing and how we parent them must change, too. But how do we stay close as a family as our lives move apart? Enter the co-founders of Grown and Flown, Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington. In the midst of guiding their own kids through this transition, they launched what has become the largest website and online community for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into this handy, must-have guide. Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars. Consider this your parenting lifeline: an easy-to-use manual that offers support and perspective. Grown and Flown is required reading for anyone looking to raise an adult with whom you have an enduring, profound connection.

Author : Sara Harberson
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780306874826

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Soundbite by Sara Harberson Pdf

Crack the code to college admissions and help students craft the ultimate statement of self-identity and get into their school of choice with this groundbreaking guide from America's College Counselor. On average, an admissions committee takes seconds to decide whether to admit a student. They must sum up the student in one sentence that will tell them if a student is going to be a good fit for their program. What is the best way to transform this admissions process from a stressful, pressure-cooker arms race into an empowering journey that paves the way to the best individual outcome? Written by a college admissions insider turned consultant, Soundbite guides parents and students through the admissions process from start to finish. Armed with her knowledge of how the system works, Sara Harberson shares tried-and-tested exercises that have helped thousands of students gain admission to their school of choice. The soundbite, her signature tool, presents an opportunity for students to take the reins to craft their ultimate statement of self-identity and formulate their own personal definition of what is best. With this soundbite in place as their foundation, students achieve maximum impact when they present themselves to colleges. In doing so, the tables are turned: the student's fate no longer rests on a soundbite composed by an admissions officer. Instead, the student employs their own soundbite to define themselves on their own terms. Soundbite shifts the way we talk about the admissions process—from "Getting You In" to "Getting the Best You In."

Author : A. Fiona Pearson
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781978801875

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Back in School by A. Fiona Pearson Pdf

Fifty years ago, students who were parents were a rarity in college classrooms, but recently, over a quarter of all undergraduate students were parents. A. Fiona Pearson explores how these student parents navigate cultural norms and institutional resources, forging pathways as they journey to become better parents and successful students.

Author : Jennifer Viemont
Publisher : Beyond the States
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 1732225907

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College Beyond the States: European Schools That Will Change Your Life Without Breaking the Bank by Jennifer Viemont Pdf

Are you worried about how to pay for college? Are admissions requirements dictating your family's lives? Are you concerned about your child's job prospects after graduation? If any of these questions resonate with you, it's time to consider college in Europe. As a mother confronted by these issues, Jennifer Viemont took it upon herself to meticulously research, personally visit, and carefully consider the alternatives in continental Europe. She found over 300 accredited universities offering high-quality bachelor's degree programs taught entirely in English--no foreign language skills needed--for a fraction of what American schools charge.You'll be amazed to find that, in many cases, the cost of earning an entire bachelor's degree (including travel costs) is less than just one year of tuition at an American university. College Beyond the States details the top 13 European schools that offer: Reasonable tuition fees well below any US option Transparent and attainable admissions criteria An exceptional international student environment Informative, empowering, and hopeful, College Beyond the States is an invaluable resource for both parents and students alike, and offers an appealing way to opt out of a system that no longer works for most families.