The latest in the How to Say It(r) series demystifies the omplex college admissions process. How to Say It(r) to Get Into the College of Your Choice offers students-as well as their parents and school counselors-a variety of essential resources and information, including: – Worksheets for writing personal statements and resumes
- Winning words and phrases for filling out a sample Common Application used by more than 200 of the top colleges
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#1 by TeensReadToo.com on July 1, 2010 - 6:27 pm
This is the must have book for students preparing to enter college — and for their parents. The entire application process is explained, as are tips and hints for taking admittance exams, writing essays, taking admittance interviews, and much more.
The book is broken down into eight separate sections:
1) And the finalists are: The brightest, the committed, and the honest.
How to impress, express, and dress at college interviews.
2) You’re moving out, but where are you going?
3) Oh, the tests you will take.
4) Apply, you will. Meet deadlines, you must!
5) Mastering the common application.
6) Your profile of courage: How to get the best recommendations.
7) Essay writing 101: Telling it your way.
Each and every step of the application process is covered. You’ll learn the correct terms and phrases for those you will meet, how to write the perfect essay on your application, and even how to dress and conduct yourself during an admittance interview. The book also includes checklists, worksheets, and guides to make the process a little easier.
The appendix includes even more list and guides you can tear out or copy. The glossary includes terms and definitions you’ll need to know. There is also a section listing preparatory books for college tests, which you’ll want to pick up. The easy-to-use index breaks down everything included in the book for quick access. This is the ultimate how-to guide for graduating high school students and their parents, who will want to pick up a copy before starting the college application process.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka “The Genius”
Rating: 5 / 5