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From award-winning higher education journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo comes a revealing look from inside the admissions office—one that identifies surprising strategies that will aid in the college search. Getting into a top-ranked college has never seemed more impossible, with acceptance rates at some elite universities dipping into the single digits. In Who Gets In and Why, journalist and higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo dispels entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game, and reveals that teenagers and parents have much to gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a “good college.” Hint: it’s not all about the sticker on the car window. Selingo, who was embedded in three different admissions offices—a selective private university, a leading liberal arts college, and a flagship public campus—closely observed gatekeepers as they made their often agonizing and sometimes life-changing decisions. He also followed select students and their parents, and he traveled around the country meeting with high school counselors, marketers, behind-the-scenes consultants, and college rankers. While many have long believed that admissions is merit-based, rewarding the best students, Who Gets In and Why presents a more complicated truth, showing that “who gets in” is frequently more about the college’s agenda than the applicant. In a world where thousands of equally qualified students vie for a fixed number of spots at elite institutions, admissions officers often make split-second decisions based on a variety of factors—like diversity, money, and, ultimately, whether a student will enroll if accepted. One of the most insightful books ever about “getting in” and what higher education has become, Who Gets In and Why not only provides an unusually intimate look at how admissions decisions get made, but guides prospective students on how to honestly assess their strengths and match with the schools that will best serve their interests.
Best-Kept College Admissions Secrets by Holly Christine Woodson, Ph.D. Pdf
"I found your book about college admissions fascinating and confirming." - Mom of a junior. -------------------------- TOP 3 SECRETS REVEALED IN THIS BOOK - 1. College admissions is *not* a numbers game. 2. Extracurriculars don't matter. 3. Admissions is about relationships. ----------------------- TOP 3 MYTHS DISPELLED IN THIS BOOK - 1. Being a superb writer translates into higher certainty of a winning application. 2. High-school seniors should manage the application process themselves. 3. Deadlines are absolute. ---------------------- You will learn never-before disclosed truths about the college admissions process, including: - the role of "Lifetime Value" of the student - how much time is actually spent on top applicants' applications - why your student needs to think like an entrepreneur ---------------------- About the author: I’m far from a control-freak, but I’m obsessed with your child’s success; after a lifetime in academia, I know what I’m doing and I know it will work! Here’s why: My Education Addiction 🤓 - I grew up with the Webster's Unabridged Dictionary as the centerpiece on our dining-room table. We did not have a TV. My dad was a Shakespeare professor (U Penn, Ph.D. and U of M, BA and M.A.), and my mother had a degree in library science (M.A. and BA, U of M). I "helped" my father research in the university library from the time I was about ten. - I graduated from University High, Valedictorian. - I spent a year studying at the Université de Nantes and Paris IV (la Sorbonne), where I became fluent in French. - I graduated magna cum laude from Illinois Wesleyan. - I graduated magna cum laude from University of Georgia with my Masters in French Literature. - I was accepted to all ten Ph.D. programs to which I applied, including: the University of Chicago, Duke, the University of North Carolina, Vanderbilt, UCLA, and Berkeley. - I was one of two students accepted to Northwestern’s French Literature program, which ranked number two in the nation at that time. - I won multiple grants, including a Mellon Fellowship, to do research in Paris and at Middlebury. I presented my research internationally, including at the University of Glasgow, Yale, and Leeds. - I won one of ten Dissertation Year Fellowships awarded by the NU Graduate School. - I published articles and worked as an assistant editor for 18th-Century Studies, an A-list journal. - I was on the admissions outreach team for the Graduate School. - I received my Ph.D. from Northwestern University, summa cum laude. - I worked helping North Shore high-school students with college admissions and applications. - I taught for the Evanston homeschool group. - I taught literature, humanities, and French at the University of Washington and Seattle University. - I founded “Preparing for the Profession,” which mentored graduate students in finding a job after graduation. - I worked with private clients on admissions. - I gave talks nationally and internationally, published articles, and spoke at local events. I served as Vice President of the Faculty and Staff Association for the College of Arts and Sciences and Vice President for Seattle University's chapter of the AAUP (American Association of University Professors). - I served on grant committees and read Fulbright applications. I worked on the Core Curriculum Committee to redesign the Core at SU. - I taught at an elite, private high school in Seattle. I also worked as an Advisor to seniors. I served on multiple committees, including selecting students for the National Honor Society. - I founded a college-prep center, Uplift Writing, in Seattle. I designed the curriculum and hired tutors for ACT and SAT test prep. I worked with high schoolers from around Seattle on their college applications. I also worked remotely with clients from Chicago and the East Coast. - I decided to focus exclusively on admissions, and separated my admissions consultancy from my tutoring and test-prep center, which I sold. - While my clientele had been largely word-of-mouth, using Zoom, I am now able to serve students from anywhere in the United States or abroad. contact me at [email protected] for a free consultation or book directly on my webpage, ivyadmissiosnprep.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I’ve been told I’m the “best kept secret in admissions” by my clients and, at the same time, that they’ve heard my name from several people who think they are the only ones who have given their friend my contact information. My favorite compliment was being called “an honorary Korean,” because I hold education as such a pillar of identity and value in my own family heritage. As former clients will tell you, I treat every student I work with as though they were my own. My practice is built on word-of-mouth and years-long relationships that turn into friendships as we celebrate the success of the children together. My students go on to celebrate the next four years of their lives with confidence and great success.
The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions by Timothy L. Fields,Shereem Herndon-Brown Pdf
"This book will educate Black families on the college admission process and provide them with the information, tools, and knowledge they need to explore college options"--
Critical Perspectives on the College Admissions Process by Bridey Heing,Greg Baldino Pdf
Today, it may seem like the college admissions process has become more inflated and difficult to navigate than ever before. Many parents have become vocal about the standardized testing and college preparation that begins as early as elementary school. In fact, some families hire advisors to help their children chart a path to the most prestigious schools when they are barely teenagers. This text examines the historical college admissions process and where we are today through the thoughtful analysis of researchers, politicians, officials, and ordinary people in order to show students all sides of this often high-stress topic.
The Applica-Phobia of College Admissions by P. J. Finer Pdf
If you are preparing to apply to colleges and universities in the United Statesyou need this book! College is one of the most expensive investment students will make. Therefore, helping students find the right college for them not only makes for happy students, but helps parents feel more confident about the result. College is not only a big decision that students have to make, but it is also the foundation of their future success. Students and parents are discovering that schools that a few years ago were considered second- and even third-tier schools have elevated their standards significantly. With substantially more students applying, and in some cases fewer spots available, for the select colleges across the country, schools are demanding higher grades and have higher test score criteria, which seemingly place college out of reach. The applicant pool changes annually, thus nothing is carved in stone as to which students are accepted and which are not. However, the best chance of getting in to the school of your choice is to display your passion as to where you are headed in life, starting in 9th grade. High school seniors and college transfer students know how difficult it is to get into the top-tier colleges today. Creating a persuasive, eye-catching application requires creativity, foresight, and a marketable presentation as to what you can offer that will attract schools. That is why the process has to start with a resume. The student applying to college today must show schools why they are different from every other student applying. If you showcase your abilities through the development of a talented resume and a strong essay, admissions committees will have no choice but to fall in love with you! Students must figure out how best to present themselves to admissions committees; difficulties arise when students begin feeling anxiety, their parents begin applying real or perceived pressure, and the student crumbles. The Applica-phobia of College Admissions: Why Getting in Starts With Your Resume is a how-to guide for students navigating the Applica-phobia of the application process. Oftentimes students dont know where to start, and the entire experience becomes overwhelming. This book offers a program that assists students by mapping out the plan that will best suit them. The book addresses how to explore your talents, skills, and aspirationsto create a picture of who you are; how to identify the schools that are right for you; how to determine which type of application to submit (early action vs. early decision, binding vs. non-binding); exercises to help determine what you can bring to a college or university that will create interest; ideas for essay topics, a step-by-step guide to writing a college application essay, and sample essays to get your creative juices flowing; techniques you can use in the interview to convince admissions committees you are the right candidate for their schools; how to put your summers and out-of-school time to beneficial use (with internships, jobs and/or community service); and more. Students who fall under The DREAM Act and Student Adjustment Act will have an opportunity to understand this favorable bi-partisan legislation and the benefits it offers them and their communities. This section also includes a listing of various grants, loans, and scholarships for which students can apply. Colleges and universities across America have one goal: to get the best students that fit within their ideals, thoughts, and personality. Your job is to figure out what those components are and how you fit inand this book will help you.
The Thinking Parent's Guide to College Admissions by Eva Ostrum Pdf
Furnishes a guide on how to negotiate the college admissions process, offering advice, tools, and procedures that cover everything from the college application timetable to writing an effective application essay.
College Admissions for the Other 95% by Lawrence M. Rich Pdf
This book is written to be a user-friendly guide to the school counselors office. Like the first tour of the school library, it is meant to show the user how to find information on any subject they need to be successful in the college admissions process. The reader can select the topic(s) of most interest to them as they need them, or they can read the entire book. Most college admissions books are geared for those 5 percent of students interested in the most competitive colleges. This book is focused on the other 95 percent who are looking at an array of colleges.
FORBES TOP 10 HIGHER EDUCATION BOOKS OF 2020 The riveting true story behind the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, a cautionary tale of parenting gone wrong, the system that enabled families to veer so far off course, and the mastermind who made it all happen. When federal prosecutors dropped the bombshell of Operation Varsity Blues, it broke open the crimes of exclusive universities and wealthy families all over the country, shattering the myth of American meritocracy. In Unacceptable, veteran Wall Street Journal reporters Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz dig deep into how otherwise smart, loving parents became caught up in scandal, led through the side door by one man: college whisperer Rick Singer. Unacceptable traces how, over decades, the charismatic Singer easily reeled in parents hoping to guarantee top educations for their children, and exploited a system rigged against regular people. Exploring the status obsession that seduced entitled parents in search of an edge, Korn and Levitz unfurl a scheme that entangled more than fifty conspirators, from wealthy CEOs to famous actresses, leading to imprisonments, ruined careers, and terminated enrollments. An eye-opening account of corruption in America’s most exclusive institutions, Unacceptable tells the story of helicopter parenting, coddled teens, and the man who thought he couldn’t be caught. Detailing Singer’s steady rise and dramatic fall, Korn and Levitz expose the ugly underbelly of elite college admissions, and the devastating consequences of buying success.
The Complete Guide to Writing Effective College Applications & Essays for Admission and Scholarships by Kathy Lynn Hahn,Colleen M. Loew Pdf
Book & CD-ROM. Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times in a student's life. Not only are you faced with the task of finding the perfect school for you, but you also have to find scholarships to be able to go to the school you want. These two intertwining obstacles require a lengthy application and a seemingly perfect essay. The essay topic is crucial to demonstrate your values. creativity, and depth of knowledge, and the writing is important because it reflects your power of persuasion, organisational skills and style. This book will teach you how to write effective applications and essays for college admissions and scholarships, helping shoulder some of the weight of applying. This guide provides you with all the tools you need to complete your application and write a winning essay. You will learn how to choose a topic, keep your focus narrow and personal, edit and revise, tweak essays to use them on various applications, choose your tone and structure, avoid the common pitfalls, and how to overcome writer's block. The guide has sample essays and essay questions, and even examples of the essays specific colleges use. You will find those samples on the companion CD-ROM, along with brainstorming exercises and sample applications. Admissions officers have chimed in with their expertise to provide insider information on how to compose impressive applications and essays for admission and scholarships.
Your One Stop Guide to College Admission in the USA by Ragina Singh, PhD Pdf
Top tier colleges, concentrated in U.S.A., are continuously looking for students with a strong academic record, good leadership skills, and the potential to innovate. In this comprehensive seven step guide, learn how to create a compelling resume that stands out.