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

Springer, Sally P.; Reider, Jon; Morgan, Joyce Vining

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118450272 ISBN 13: 9781118450277

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 2013

Synopsis

Third edition of the go–to reference to college admission

Getting into college has never been more complicated or competitive. Parents and students need expert guidance to navigate the maze of college admissions. This thoroughly updated edition of Admission Matters is the best source, covering the whole process for any applicant. The authors offer great practical advice for selecting the right school, writing effective essays, navigating financial aid, and much more. No matter what type of school a college–bound student may select, Admission Matters will give them the edge they need.

• Offers an essential resource for understanding the admission process for all students applying to college
• Addresses the most recent changes to the college application process
• New sections include information for international students, transfer students, and students with learning disabilities, as well as expanded advice for athletes, artists, and homeschoolers

This is an essential handbook for any family facing the college admission process.

About this title

About the Author

Sally P. Springer, PhD, is associate chancellor emerita at the University of California, Davis, and a psychologist with more than 30 years of experience in higher education as a professor and administrator. She has taken the college admissions journey twice with her children. Jon Reider, PhD, is director of college counseling at San Francisco University High School, an independent 9 12 high school. For 15 years he served as an admissions officer and taught humanities at Stanford University. Joyce Vining Morgan, PhD, is a certified educational planner specializing in college admissions with an online individualized practice. She has over 17 years of experience in college admissions counseling.

From the Back Cover

• Choosing the Right College
• Writing a Great Essay
• Preparing Strong Applications
• How Colleges Decide
• Getting Financial Aid

ADMISSION MATTERS

This thoroughly updated and expanded third edition of the "must–have" resource for college admissions offers parents and students expert guidance for navigating the complicated maze of the college application process. Admission Matters delivers comprehensive, practical advice for selecting the right school, writing effective essays, negotiating financial aid, picking the right major, and much more. No matter what type of school college–bound students may select, Admission Matters will give them the help they need.

This new edition addresses the latest changes in the admissions process and 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. Admission Matters continues to be the most up–to–date, clear, insightful, supportive, and practical book on college admissions available today.

PRAISE FOR ADMISSION MATTERS

"Admission Matters represents the gold standard for ′how–to′ books on the college admission process. It is wise, practical, sane, comprehensive, and calming, and will be mandatory reading for the families I assist in the college choice journey."
William Shain, William M. Shain Consulting and former dean of admission at Vanderbilt University, Macalester College, and Bowdoin College

"A bible for every applicant."
Sarah McGinty, author, The College Application Essay (College Board)

"In the ever–evolving world of college admission, Admission Matters is both comprehensive and cutting edge."
Bruce J. Jones, associate director of admission, Whitman College

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118450272
• ISBN 13: 9781118450277
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 400