The college admissions mystique

The college admissions mystique

by Bill Mayher

1998

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Looks at the broad picture of college admissions and how it fits into contemporary American culture; features an annotated timeline that provides an overview of the admissions year; and presents specific cases and strategies for choosing and applying to colleges.

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    How does Mayher’s concept of the "college admissions mystique" shape the way contemporary American society defines success and worth for young people?

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    In what ways does the frantic pace of the admissions timeline, as outlined in the book, alter the natural developmental and emotional growth of high school students?

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    To what extent do you think modern college admissions function more as a meritocracy or as a high-stakes status game, and how does Mayher support your view?

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