Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College

by Sally P. Springer

Make sense of college admissions and prepare a successful application

Admission Matters offers comprehensive, expert, and practical advice for parents and students to guide them through the college admissions process. From building a college list, to understanding standardized tests, to obtaining financial aid, to crafting personal statements, to making a final decision, this book guides you every step of the way with clear, sensible advice and practical tips. This new fourth edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest changes in college admissions. including new developments in standardized testing, applications, financial aid and more. Questionnaires, interactive forms, checklists, and other tools help you stay focused and organized throughout the process.. With the answers you need and a down-to-earth perspective, this book provides an invaluable resource for stressed-out students and parents everywhere.

Applying to college can be competitive and complex. Admission Matters offers real-world expert advice for all students, whether you're aiming an Ivy or the state school close to home. It also includes much needed guidance for students with special circumstances, including students with disabilities, international students, and transfer students. In addition, athletes, artists and performers, and homeschoolers will find valuable guidance as they plan for and apply to college.

Understand how the admissions process works and what you can and cannot control Learn how to build a strong list of good-fit colleges Craft a strong application package with a compelling personal statement Get expert advice on early admissions, financial aid, standardized testing, and much more Make a final decision that is the right one for you

Whether you think you've got applying to college under control or don't even know where to begin, Admission Matters is your expert guide throughout the college admissions process.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, College, Self Help

390 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 2, 2005

Reviews

[Rebecca Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most useful sections were the chapters on choosing an assortment of Likely, Possible and Long Shot schools, as well as the section with advice on writing the essay. A good overview of the entire process for parents as well as for students.

[Siyka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful!

[Amy Koons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wondered if this book would overwhelm me but it actually made the process seem simplified and also helped me to calm down a little, in thinking about how to advise and guide my own kids. Ha!

[Haidong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of the complex process and things to plan, prepare and work on for both students and parents. Good book to get my 10th grade boys oriented with the process and start to ask questions

[Marie-Sharrane]

This seems to help and improve everyone's likelihood of getting accepted into a four year college, documented and undocumented alike. A resource includes admissionmatters.com. Best of luck!

[Liz Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much information!!!

This book covered and clarified the admissions process completely in specific detail...as a incoming junior who loves to be informed and organized/prepared, this was every thing I needed. I took notes!!! Amazing book, will surely revisit for guidance and advice multiple times.

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best book I've read to help parents relax whose kids are in the throes of the college application process. Explains in a nuanced way how random the college application process can be, and offers encouragement, guidance and the benefit of experience for students.

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[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great information and lots for me to think about!

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[Julieedwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to educate yourself regarding the intricacies of the college admission process. Great especially for parents, this books covers it all!

[Dayna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recommend for parents of juniors and seniors.