The college admissions landscape and the steps to apply can be overwhelming and confusing! This mini guide is a quick resource highlighting key components to consider in the effort to decode and demystify the college application process for the college-bound student and their family.
Covering topics such as essential application components, standardizing testing, personal statements, and financial aid, Surviving the College Application Process is your secret weapon for navigating the college research, planning, and selection process.
Light-hearted and accessible, this book can be read from cover to cover or referenced as needed by college-bound students, their families, school counselors, and anyone interested in post-secondary education.
By:
Jennifer Romano
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Weight: 113g
ISBN: 9781032459417
ISBN 10: 1032459417
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 05 December 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Part 1: Where to apply? 1 College-bound for everyone? 2 Trends of a forever-changing college landscape 3 Two-year vs. four-year colleges 4 Alternative post-secondary pursuits—considering a gap year, immersion programs, travel abroad, or full-year college deferments Part 2: How to apply? 5 Common-, coalition-, institution-based applications: What and how do they matter? 6 Data-driven schools vs. holistic 7 Admission types and deadlines 8 The wave of selectivity: Reach, target, and safety 9 When to test, what to test, how many times? 32 10 Self-reported academic record (SRAR©/SSAR©) 11 Alternative branch campuses and various semester starts (including summer) 12 The value of spiked interest vs. well-rounded Part 3: The parts of the application 13 The essay vs. personal statement 14 Value of the LORs (letters of recommendation) 15 Social media and email etiquette 16 What schools look at: Major-specific 17 World language Part 4: After the application 18 You’ve been deferred or wait-listed. . . . Now what? 19 Transferability vs. apply direct 20 Applying undecided—developmental studies 21 ROTC and service academy candidates 22 Athletes and athletic division I/II and III considerations and recruitment 23 Paying for college 24 ACCUPLACER®/ALEKS® placement exams 25 “Thank you”: The power of a great attitude = gratitude Part 5: After acceptance 26 Mental health and balance 27 Disabilities: SSD and SDI 28 Senioritis—finishing strong 29 Preparing for successful arrival on campus
Jennifer Romano is a high school counselor with over 18 years of experience helping students achieve academic, social, and personal success through their unique lens as they navigate post-secondary goals.
