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Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick

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Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick, MA, is a graduate of Stanford University and has been working in education for the past 25+ years as a former Assistant Director of College Admission, high school teacher, educational consultant, and author of five other education-related books. She speaks professionally to parent, student, teacher, and business groups on topics such as study skills, the adolescent journey, college admission, and now the parent compass movement.

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	The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick (Goodreads Author), Jenn Bowie Curtis (Goodreads Author), Denise Pope (Foreword) 4.56 avg rating — 139 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Everything Guide to Study Skills: Strategies, tips, and tools you need to succeed in school! (Everything® Series) 3.88 avg rating — 113 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	C Is for Construction by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick (Goodreads Author), Volha Kaliaha (illustrator) 4.42 avg rating — 36 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Straight-A Study Skills: More Than 200 Essential Strategies to Ace Your Exams, Boost Your Grades, and Achieve Lasting Academic Success by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick (Goodreads Author), Justin Ross Muchnick 3.36 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book: 1,001 Creative Ideas to Make Your Wedding Fun, Romantic, and Memorable 3.40 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2001 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Frugal Bride: Your Complete Guide to Saving Money on Your Wedding Without Losing an Ounce of the Romance 3.50 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2002 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Writing Successful College Applications: It's More Than Just the Essay 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Everything College Checklist Book: The Ultimate, All-in-one Handbook for Getting In - and Settling In - to College! (Everything® Series) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Will You Marry Me?: The World's Most Romantic Proposals it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1996 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Arco 101 Ways to Pop the Question it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1997	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Are You Bored is anything but boring! This book is full of lively and fun illustrations, engaging text, and humor woven though that will keep young readers engaged and feeling seen! Parents: here is your answer to the compliant: I’m bored! Fun, cleve ...more
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