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Achieve the college dream : you don't need to be rich to attend a top school /
This book is the definitive resource to help high-achieving, low-income students access the best possible college. The author draws from her extensive experience in education to provide advice on important aspects of the path to college such as pursuing a strong high school curriculum, preparing for...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Lanham :
Rowman & Littlefield,
©2016.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 A College Education; Going to College vs. Getting a Job; The Importance of College vs. Graduate School; 2 Selective Colleges; Understanding What Makes Top Colleges Affordable; Why Harvard Might Be a Student's Cheapest Option; 3 The Meaning of High Achievement; The "Holistic" Application Review; 4 Meeting the Academic Admission Requirements at No Cost; Choosing the Best Possible High School; Pursuing a Rigorous Curriculum; Preparing for Standardized Testing; The Role of Parents; 5 How to Succeed in Extracurriculars without Spending Money.
- Find What You LoveExplore Opportunities at School; Explore Opportunities Outside of School; Scaling Your Initiative; 6 Finding Accessible College Counselors; Finding a College Counseling Expert; Finding a Role Model; My Essential College Counselors; 7 How to Choose Target Colleges in Three Steps; The Right Number of Target Colleges; Likelihood of Admission; Critical Characteristics; Strategies to Explore Colleges; 8 Applying for College Admission; Application Requirements; Application Timeline; 9 Securing Financial Aid to Pay for College; Financial Aid from Universities.
- Scholarships from External Organizations10 Accepting an Offer; Appendix; Epilogue; Notes; Glossary; Index; About the Author.