The College Bound Organizer


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Your step-by-step comprehensive guide to organize every step of the college application process from college search through college admission. College admissions is tougher than ever. With standardized test taking and school visits, the college application essay to write and forms to fill out, there is so much to do. Applying to college is intimidating and overwhelming for both teenagers and parents. The challenge is to be well informed, prepared, focused and organized throughout the multi-step college search and admission process. Your solution is The College Bound Organizer, the ultimate guide to help students effectively navigate this very complicated and stressful process. The College Bound Organizer helps students: Understand what admission officers are looking for in an applicant Prevent common mistakes students make on their applications Build a personal profile Plan an individualized testing schedule Research colleges to identify schools that are a good fit Develop a balanced list of schools Secure letters of recommendation Complete and submit applications accurately and on time Develop the college application essay Apply for financial aid and scholarships Ace interviews Sort and manage application results Make a final decision “Planning ahead and ‘getting there first’ can do more than help students get into a good college—it can provide them with life skills, a solid education, and lifelong friends.” — Business Insider “Using The College Bound Organizer is one way to help you stay focused on what is really important.” —Edward B. Fiske, bestselling author of Fiske Guide to Colleges




The College Bound Organizer


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A thorough, efficient, and all-encompassing tool to guide students through every step of the college application process. Includes worksheets, checklists, and organization systems to keep track of all test scores and all student materials in addition to giving college search, financial aid, and essay advice.




The College Bound Organizer


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College Bound? College Bound Organizer is your step-by-step comprehensive guide to organize every step of the college application process from college search through college admission. College admissions is tougher than ever: Between now and 2020, about 90 million high schoolers in the U.S. will try to get into college. And, nearly three million students are expected to enroll as first-time freshmen in degree-granting institutions in the United States this school year. Each of these students will apply to many schools — five, 10, perhaps as many as 20 — and each of those applications has a daunting number of T’s to cross and I’s to dot. With standardized test taking and school visits, the college application essay to write and forms to fill out, there is so much to do. Applying to college is intimidating and overwhelming for both teenagers and parents. “Planning ahead and “getting there first” can do more than help students get into a good college — it can provide them with life skills, a solid education, and lifelong friends.” – Business Insider If you intend to be college bound: The challenge is to be well informed, prepared, focused and organized throughout the multi-step college search and admission process. Your solution is The College Bound Organizer, the ultimate guide to help students effectively navigate this very complicated and stressful process. "Using The College Bound Organizer is one way to help you stay focused on what is really important."--Edward B. Fiske, bestselling author of Fiske Guide to Colleges The College Bound Organizer helps students: • Understand what admission officers are looking for in an applicant • Prevent common mistakes students make on their applications • Build a personal profile • Plan an individualized testing schedule • Research colleges to identify schools that are a good fit • Develop a balanced list of schools • Secure letters of recommendation • Complete and submit applications accurately and on time • Develop the college application essay • Apply for financial aid and scholarships • Ace interviews • Sort through and manage application results • Make a final decision




College-Bound for Success


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The College Bound Planner


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In these uncertain times, parents and students are feeling even more anxious about how to approach applying to college. To address this, the authors provide advice and guidance starting at freshman year of high school up through senior year. This step-by-step guidance will empower students to take control of their academic futures and thrive, no matter what the future brings.




The University Bound Organizer


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For international students: the only book you’ll ever need to guide you through the US college and university admissions process. University admissions in the United States is tougher than ever. Nearly three million students are expected to enroll as first-time freshmen in colleges and universities in the United States this school year. How can you prepare, get organized, and stay focused throughout the search and admission process? Applying to university can be intimidating and overwhelming for both teens and parents. The process is a maze of standardized tests, school research, university fairs, applications, interviews, CVs, essays, and deadlines. This university planner will guide you easily through each stage and includes tips to help you submit your best application. The University Bound Organizer helps students: Understand what US admission officers are looking for in an applicant Prevent common mistakes students make on their applications Build a personal profile Plan an individualized testing schedule Research universities to identify schools that are a good fit Develop a balanced list of schools Secure letters of recommendation Complete and submit applications accurately and on time Develop their university application essay Apply for financial aid and scholarships Ace interviews Sort and manage application results Make a final decision




College Planning For Dummies


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A guide on how to plan for college, including how to choose the right school, how to fill out the application, how to apply for financial aid, and what pitfalls to avoid.




The Complete College Planner


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COLLEGE PLANNING MADE EASY.Navigate the road to college with confidence with this handy,spiral-boundorganizer that guides you through the process of college selection, application, and admission! At The Princeton Review, we know college admissions is stressful. It's difficult to keep track of all the moving parts and deadlines-and challenging to just plain stay motivated. That's why we've filled this planner with stress-free activities and a step-by-step guide to what you need to think about as you plan for college. Packed with checklists, calendars, and other organizational aids to help you navigate this exciting journey, THE COMPLETE COLLEGE PLANNER is a unique aid that includes tools such as- .Questionnaires to help you focus on your most unique qualities .An interactive academic calendar to track your hard work .Brainstorming activities to help you gather information for your college applications .A roadmap to effective campus visits, so you don't waste a second of your trip . Reference areas to store accomplishments and potential recommenders Amidst much more, you'll find activities included thatare designed to help you- . Determine and weigh your key factors in choosing schools . Create a "personal inventory" of your assets against school selection criteria . Figure out which tests to take, when, and how to prep for them . Create personalized question lists for your college visits and interviews . Understand and optimize your school-related social media interactions . Frame and craft your applications, including personally effective essays




How to Prepare a Standout College Application


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Demystifying the process of completing a college application Written by two former admissions officers at top universities and current admissions coaches, this book is a must-have for preparing a winning college application. The authors reveal the mystery behind what college admissions officers are looking for and show applicants how to leverage their credentials, stand out in the over-crowded applicants' pool, and make a genuine, memorable impression. This is the book that will help the college-bound get off the "like many others" pile and onto the acceptance list. Includes instructions and examples for every component of the college application, from writing the essay to answering questions like "Why do you want to go to College X?" Shows how to avoid underestimating the importance of critical features on any application Includes the latest information on the Common Application 4.0 and corrects outdated, holdover advice still stressed in many other books This book is filled with step-by-step advice that students and parents can use immediately and will refer to again and again.




8 Steps to Paying Less for College


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FINANCIAL AID MADE EASY! This concise, easy-to-follow guide breaks the confusing college financial aid process down into 8 simple steps to help you afford your education. Alas, not everybody started saving for college when their kid was in diapers. But there’s still hope—and help! This friendly guide distills the confusing financial aid process into 8 clear, actionable steps you can take RIGHT NOW to help afford college. The underlying message is simple: Parents and students who understand how to apply for financial aid get more financial aid. Armed with the checklists, timelines, and info in this book, you’ll be able to: • Figure out what colleges actually cost • Understand grants, loans, work-study, and other forms of aid • Get to know the FAFSA® and CSS Profile(TM) • Research scholarship opportunities • Quickly compare financial aid offers from different schools • Find creative ways to lighten your debt load Note: This book is designed to be a quick primer covering the most useful core finanicial aid information. For students and parents looking for comprehensive, A-Z guidance—including long-term strategies and step-by-step help on the forms—check out Paying for College, The Princeton Review's classic and definitive guide to the A-to-Zs of financial aid.