Your College Advisors Guide to... A is for Admission By Michele A. Hernandez

The college admissions process is complex, and there’s so much information out there. But with Your College Advisors guides, you can get the key insights from college admissions experts in less than 30 minutes. Your College Advisors guides are informative summaries that fit your schedule.

A is for Admission demystifies the college admissions process by providing an insider’s look at how the most selective colleges decide who gets in. By learning about the factors that matter most for Ivy League schools, you can adjust your admissions strategy to fit any college you’re applying to.

You will learn

• How to plan your high school years
• Who gets in and why
• What to do to improve your odds of getting into the college of your choice

Contents

• About the Book
• Middle and High School Overview
• High School Timeline
• Early Decision and Early Action
• SAT Subject Tests Are Important
• The Academic Index
• Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Scores
• Who’s Reading Your Application?
• The Application Reading Process
• A Brief Look at the Common Application
• The Essay
• The Interview
• Downplay Your Privilege
• Legacies and Other Special Considerations
• After Getting Accepted
• The Wait List
• Financial Aid and International Students
• Key Takeaways
• Read the Book