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The New Rules of College Admissions

Ten Former Admissions Officers Reveal What it Takes to Get Into College Today

By: Stephen Kramer (Editor), Michael London

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Paperback | 5 September 2006 | Edition Number 1

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This all-in-one guide shows parents and students how to select, apply to, get accepted by, and pay for college, from the experts at America's #1 educational consulting firm.

The rules of college admissions have changed, and the competition today is tougher than ever. It's no longer enough to fill out a few applications and wish for the best. Students not only need to excel, they also need to make their applications stand out from the crowd. Parents often wish they had a personal coach to help their children navigate the process. "The New Rules of College Admissions" is like having your own team of expert advisers guiding you every step of the way. Each chapter is written by a former admissions officer from top universities -- including Yale, Columbia, and Northwestern -- and each chapter covers topics to help you

Create a list of the "best fit" colleges

Develop a strategy for standardized tests

Prepare for and ace the interview

Navigate financial aid options

and much more. Your family's journey to college admissions success begins now. "The New Rules of College Admissions" will help simplify today's complex college admissions process and lead to an acceptance letter from the college of your dreams.

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Introduction	p. ix
The High School Experience	p. 1
Standardized Tests	p. 36
College Selection	p. 58
The Application	p. 84
The Application Theme	p. 107
Essays and Personal Statements	p. 124
Activities	p. 154
Letters of Recommendation	p. 171
Interviews	p. 190
Paying for College	p. 214
Conclusion: What Next?	p. 236
Acknowledgments	p. 245
Index	p. 249
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