| Description |
369 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 366-369) |
| Contents |
Introduction: Successfully navigating the first change to college in 50 years -- section I. College changes in the technology age: College succes statistics ; The technology age ; Challenges for colleges ; Challenges with admissions ; Issues with college choices ; Personality problems -- section II. Be your student's own educational consultant: Planning ; Career pathways : careers, starting salaries, and education requirements ; Action plan ; Stop failures before they happen -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
Society's guiding "truths" about higher education are now incorrect. In What Every Parent Needs to Know About College Admissions, Christie Barnes helps parents and students alike cut through the noise and find the best school, which might not always be the most prestigious or expensive one. College planning re-examined. All economic levels are getting vastly incorrect information for college and career planning, leading to anxiety-ridden youth and crippling student debt. Less affluent students are being led to more expensive options and high achievers feel compelled to apply for college at the most prestigious institutions. But, whether it's a state school, safety school, or public school--there are other options beside an overpriced private school. It could be, but it might not be. A guidance counselor for parents. Learn that it's not just about the "right" college, it's about the "right fit" college. Using statistics, experts, and multi-factor analysis to clarify what should and should not be a worry in college planning, Barnes helps parents identify better, and often overlooked, options. In this guide, she dissects the top ten parental worries about how to get into college, including college applications, college admissions, college requirements, and college acceptance |
| Subject |
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission.
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College choice -- United States.
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| Added Title |
College admissions : how to prepare your child to succeed in college and life-- with a step-by-step planner |
| ISBN |
9781642503159 (paperback) |
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1642503150 (paperback) |
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