Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges - Softcover

Barron's Educational Series

 
9780764131974: Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges

Synopsis

This directory for high-achieving students presents detailed profiles for nearly 70 of the most academically competitive four-year colleges across the United States. Each essay has been written by a recent graduate of the college being profiled. Information covers admissions requirements, academic programs, social life and activities, nearby off-campus activities, available sources of financial aid, application procedures, student enrollment, a description of campus environment, library and research facilities, and many other significant details. Near the end of this directory, college applicants will find a valuable chapter recommending strategies to increase their chances of acceptance and academic success after they are enrolled. These include application strategies, essay-writing strategies, financing strategies, and study strategies. Finally, "A Most Competitive Comparison Chart" offers at-a-glance statistics for each school. Students seeking information on the nation's very best colleges will find exactly what they're looking for.

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From the Back Cover

[back cover]
BARRON’S GUIDE
TO THE
MOST COMPETITIVE
COLLEGES
4th Edition

This directory for high-achieving students presents detailed profiles for nearly 70 of the most academically competitive four-year colleges across the United States. The essay for each school was written by a recent graduate, and gives you an authentic sense of campus atmosphere. In addition to facts and figures about each college, you will find:

  • A most-competitive comparison chart with at-a-glance statistics
  • Recommended strategies for getting accepted—application strategies, essay-writing strategies, financing strategies, and study strategies for academic success during your college years
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