What Colleges Don't Tell You (And Other Parents Don't Want You to Know)

Elizabeth Wissner-Gross

ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Published by Penguin Putnam Inc, US, 2007
New Paperback

From Rarewaves.com UK, London, United Kingdom Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

AbeBooks Seller since 11 June 2025

This specific item is no longer available.

About this Item

Description:

A sought-after packager of high school students shares 272 secrets to help parents get their kids into the top schools Targeting the savvy parents of today's college-bound teenagers who seek to gain a proven edge in the college admissions process, this book reveals 272 little-known secrets to help parents get their kids into the school of their dreams. Did you know? -A child's guidance counselor can help reverse a deferral. -A parent can help get a child off a waiting list. -There is a way for students to back out of Early Decision once they've been accepted. Based on the controversial insider information Elizabeth Wissner-Gross has gleaned from working as a highly successful packager of high school students and from interviews with heads of admission at the nation's top colleges, this book empowers parents by decoding the admissions process. Seller Inventory # LU-9780452288546

Report this item

Synopsis:

A sought-after packager of high school students shares 272 secrets to help parents get their kids into the top schools

Targeting the savvy parents of today's college-bound teenagers who seek to gain a proven edge in the college admissions process, this book reveals 272 little-known secrets to help parents get their kids into the school of their dreams.

Did you know?
-A child's guidance counselor can help reverse a deferral.
-A parent can help get a child off a waiting list.
-There is a way for students to back out of Early Decision once they've been accepted.

Based on the controversial insider information Elizabeth Wissner-Gross has gleaned from working as a highly successful packager of high school students and from interviews with heads of admission at the nation's top colleges, this book empowers parents by decoding the admissions process.

About the Author: Elizabeth Wissner-Gross, trained as a journalist, has for ten years succeeded in helping students, including her own children, gain admission offers to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, MIT, and other competitive colleges.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Bibliographic Details

Title: What Colleges Don't Tell You (And Other ...
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc, US
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Elizabeth Wissner-Gross
Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Softcover

Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Very Good. . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # WAL-I-1e-002876

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 1.24
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 22.21
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Elizabeth Wissner-Gross
Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Softcover

Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Plume Pub Date: 7/31/2007 Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 Reprint edition. Seller Inventory # 6834957

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 1.43
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 27.64
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth
Published by Plume, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Paperback

Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_389253680

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.24
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 85.13
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth
Published by Plume, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Paperback

Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_425720160

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.24
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 85.13
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth
Published by Plume Book, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Trade Paperback

Seller: Inga's Original Choices, Piggott, AR, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's cover design . Covers clean, colors bright, minor edge wear, no spine creases. Pages [307 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 009270

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.81
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 24.39
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth
Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used paperback

Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_435974667

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.21
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 85.13
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth
Published by Plume, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Paperback

Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_436356505

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.21
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 85.13
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth
Published by Plume, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Paperback

Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 0452288541-3-20767632

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.32
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 13.85
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth
Published by Plume, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Softcover

Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00085751337

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.32
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 25.91
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Wissner-Gross, Elizabeth
Published by Plume, 2007
ISBN 10: 0452288541 ISBN 13: 9780452288546
Used Softcover

Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00058112539

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.32
Convert currency
Shipping: £ 25.91
From U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

There are 33 more copies of this book

View all search results for this book