How to Prepare a Standout College Application: Expert Advice that Takes You from LMO* (*Like Many Others) to Admit

by Alison Cooper Chisolm and Anna Ivey

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Demystifying the process of completing a college application Written by two former admissions officers at top universities and current admissions coaches, this book is a must-have for preparing a winning college application. The authors reveal the mystery behind what college admissions officers are looking for and show applicants how to leverage their credentials, stand out in the over-crowded applicants' pool, and make a genuine, memorable impression. This is the book that will help the college-bound get off the "like many others" pile and onto the acceptance list. * Includes instructions and examples for every component of the college application, from writing the essay to answering questions like "Why do you want to go to College X?" * Shows how to avoid underestimating the importance of critical features on any application * Includes the latest information on the Common Application 4.0 and corrects outdated, holdover advice still stressed in many other books This book is filled with step-by-step advice that students and parents can use immediately and will refer to again and again.
  • ISBN13 9781118702079
  • Publish Date 6 August 2013
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.