Lynn F. Jacobs - The Secrets of Picking a College (and Getting In!)

The college application process can seem daunting, but this book breaks the process down into logical, manageable steps. Everyone loves a secret. These are secrets you can use, share with your best friends, and pass along to your younger brother or sister. There are over 600 tips in this book. Here's one more: Read the book. It should be your first step on the path to college.

Marjorie Savage, Parent Program Director, University of Minnesota and author, You're on Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years

College advice books tend to come in several forms: some are light and breezy to read, but ultimately shallow and conventional in their thinking. Others have great insight, but it is often encased in leaden, academic prose. The authors of this book have skillfully combined the best of both worlds. This book is easy to read, clearly organized, and very specific in its advice. It is also extremely thoughtful in how it treats each step of the admission process. I plan to use it with my own students.

Jon Reider, Director of College Counseling, San Francisco University High School; former Senior Admission Officer, Stanford University; and co-author of Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know about Getting Into College

The Secrets of Picking a College takes the clutter away from the college process, breaking down the stages into bite sized chunks. The questions posed to the students throughout the book really drill down to the nuanced questions students should ask themselves as they think about where they want to spend the next four years as a student and a lifetime as an alum. Sharing with students and families an actual reader rating card that admissions officers use to evaluate each component of the application is worth its weight in gold! A valuable resource for students, parents and counselors!

Beth Ann Burkmar, Associate Director of College Counseling, The Hun School of Princeton, Princeton, NJ; former Regional Director of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania; and former Admissions Counselor, Drexel University

Informative, current and logical, The Secrets of Picking a College is full of important information on a wide variety of topics, yet is concise and easy to understand. Individual topics are covered in a detailed and helpful manner. It will make you think about the college search process in a more thorough and wide-ranging way. I wish every family I work with would get a copy.

Alyssa O'Brien, Director of College Guidance, Lawrence Woodmere Academy, Woodmere, NY and former Admissions Reader, Northeastern University

If you read one book on the college processthis is the one you want. Straightforward, spot-on advice to streamline the college exploration and admission process, improve outcomes, and reduce stress for students and families. Professional insights on what really happens in the college admission world presented in a readable format students can put into practice immediately.

Barbara T. Conner, Director of College Counseling, Foxcroft School, Middleburg, VA, and Creator of #FiveFirstChoiceColleges

The Secrets of Picking a College captures the essence of the process and provides excellent tips and suggestions to students (and parents!) who are just beginning this journey. Having two sons who went through this process a few years ago, I can say that it would have been helpful to them to have a similar Guide handy since they were eager to try to figure it all out themselves.

Diane Freytag, Director of Counseling and Advising, The Overlake School, Redmond, WA

It would take hours, even weeks, to gain the knowledge on one's own that is so accessibly offered in this guide. The authors of this book did their audience a huge favor by doing a lot of the hardcore research and web searching that has taken me over a decade to acquire as a full-time college counselor. The websites offered here are particularly impressive, and the advice is sound, easy to grasp, and invaluable for any student and family searching for the right fit.

Kelly B. Richards, Director of College Counseling, St. George's School, Providence, RI

A guide for all college-bound students packed with practical pointers and compiled specifically for students. The Secrets of Picking a College is like having a college coach by your side. Filled with advice from college professionals -- including admissions officers -- this book is easily accessible and is a must-read.

Alicia J. Linsey, Counselor, Lexington High School Lexington, MA, and founder and independent counselor, The Academic Advancement Group

The Secrets of Picking a College (and Getting In!) does a fantastic job of capturing the moving target of college admissions. Its easy-to-follow format, complete with web links for digging deeper and finding the latest updates, make it a must-have for high school students. It not only answers standard college related questions, but also answers important questions that students may not otherwise know that they should ask.

Sandy Aprahamian, Independent Educational Consultant, EDNavigators LLC

The Secrets of Picking a College will not be a secret for long. This virtual encyclopedia of the college admissions journey will become the go to resource for parents and students alike. While this book describes every aspect and nuance of the college search (including mastering a calculator!), it presents the treasure trove of material in easy-to-read, delineated sections. The Secrets of Picking a College delivers the most up-to-date, practical compendium available today of the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions.

Franca Rawitz, Independent College Counselor & Founder, ReadySetCollegeNYC

The strategies, tips and techniques suggested in this exemplary book include information which I have gleaned through years of experience, seminars and conferences. Families who read every word, or even flip through pages and skim chapters at different times throughout the college application and transition process will find illumination on this complex, holistic process.

Laura O'Brien Gatzionis, Educational Advisory Services, Athens, Greece

These 600+ tips and strategies are clear, easy-to-understand and will give students insights into the often complicated college admissions process. Choosing a college list, if done correctly, can be a fun journey of self-exploration and growth. Students and their families can use this book as a resource to maximize positive outcomes and increase college acceptances.

Jill P. Madenberg, Independent Educational Consultant and Certified High School Guidance Counselor

Hundreds of tips with catchy headings (Best-Kept Secret, Reality Check, Epic Fail!) jump off the pages, making it simple for even the busiest (or laziest!) teenagers to find them. Parents, too, will appreciate the ease of honing in on concise explanations, suggestions and warnings.

Sally Rubenstone, Senior Advisor, College Confidential

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