Admission Matters

Sally P. Springer , Joyce Vining Morgan , Nancy Griesemer , Jon Reider 지음

Jossey-Bass 2023년 06월 23일 출간

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The most up-to-date version of the best-selling guide to college admissions for over twenty years Newly revised and thoroughly updated, the fifth edition of Admission Matters continues to be the go-to guide for students and families seeking help with the college admissions process. Higher education experts Sally P. Springer, Ph.D., Joyce Vining Morgan, Ph.D., Nancy Griesemer, M.A., and Jon Reider, Ph.D., deliver a practical and accessible roadmap for a successful admissions outcome, whether the student is a high school freshman or a senior about to apply to college. Reassuring and easy to read, Admission Matters provides deep insight into a process that has become increasingly complex and unpredictable with each passing year. In the fifth edition, readers will learn how to build a balanced college list, when to apply, what goes into crafting a compelling application, how colleges make decisions, how financial aid works, and more. Admission Matters offers real-world expert advice for all students, whether they're aiming for an Ivy or a state school close to home. The book provides practical guidance for students and families whether they come from an under-resourced background or one that has provided abundant opportunities. Admission Matters also includes much-needed information for students with special circumstances, including students with disabilities, international students, transfers, and non-traditional students. Athletes, artists and performers, and homeschoolers will also have many of their questions answered as they plan for and apply to college. Admission Matters also provides the latest information on: The shift to test-optional or test-free admissions at many schools and what that means for you The transition to an adaptive, digital format for the SAT Changes to the federal process for financial aid What selective colleges are increasingly looking for when f

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Acknowledgments Introduction Part 1 What You Need to Know Before You Begin 1 Why Has College Admissions Become So Competitive? 2 What Do Colleges Look for in an Applicant? 3 How Do Colleges Make Their Decisions? 4 How Colleges (and Students) Differ: Finding What Fits Part 2 Making the Right Choices for You 5 Building Your College List 6 A New Look at Testing 7 Deciding About Early Decision and Other Early Options 8 Paying the Bill Part 3 Tackling Your Applications 9 Applying Well, Part I: The Application and the Essay 10 Applying Well, Part II: Recommendations, Interviews, and Activities 11 Making the Most of Your Special Talents 12 Students with Special Circumstances 13 International Students Applying to Study in the U.S. and U.S. Students Applying to Study Internationally Part 4 Bringing the Process to a Close 14 Making Your Decision After the Colleges Make Theirs 15 What Matters Most: Advice to Parents and Students College Preparation Timeline Resources Notes About the Authors Index

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저자(글) Sally P. Springer

저자(글) Joyce Vining Morgan

저자(글) Nancy Griesemer

저자(글) Jon Reider