Get Into College

Getting into college is one of lifeOCOs most daunting challenges. Why not let the experts help? The experts in this case include dozens of college consultants, admissions officers, parents, and, best of all, hundreds of students who have experienced the process firsthand. Individual chapters cover such topics as getting started, preparing for the SAT, deciding which colleges to apply to, perfecting applications and essays, putting oneOCOs best foot forward in an interview, and what to do for extracurricular activities and summer vacations. Additional chapters explain what to look for when visiting schools, how to get financial aid, getting support from counselors and parents, dealing with rejection and acceptance, and how to pick the right school. This expanded edition includes special ?CounselorOCOs CornerOCO features, material on ?How to Survive Getting Your Kid into College, OCO Harvard Law grad Jay BrodyOCOs discussion of how to write the best application essay, and much more.