Handbook for the College Admissions Profession

Handbook for the College Admissions Profession
Author: Claire C. Swann
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1998-04-23
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Through expert essays, this handbook covers all aspects of the admissions process, from a historical overview to a guide to future trends. Both new and experienced admissions officers and educational administrators will find here essential tools for successfully recruiting and enrolling a desirable mix of students for their institutions. This handbook has been prepared by the foremost leaders in the college admissions profession under the auspices of the American Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers. Topics include: the dilemma of quantity versus quality in admissions recruiting; understanding enrollment management; marketing strategies; the role of technology; and student body diversity (including international students).

Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook

Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook
Author: Cafi Cohen
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2011-02-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0307758834

Everything You Need to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College Success The transition from homeschooling children to preparing them for success in college deserves both planning and preparation. As the parent of a homeschooler, you have many issues to consider besides academic excellence: fulfilling other people's expectations and standards, tackling standardized tests and application essays, and introducing your homeschooler to the atmosphere of a college campus. Now you can direct your child confidently and effectively. This important addition to Prima's acclaimed homeschooling series is filled with tips and insider advice from homeschooling families whose children now attend the schools of their choice. Inside are the answers to your questions, including how to: ·Decide what type of college is right for your homeschooler ·Develop the proper college-preparatory curriculum for your child ·Learn what colleges expect from homeschooled applicants ·Prepare your homeschooler for the admissions process "Cafi Cohen is THE source for the high school homeschooler looking to apply to his or her favorite college." —Manfred Smith, president and founder, Maryland Home Education Association "Don't start homeschooling your college-bound teenager without this book. Cafi Cohen is your homeschooler's personal guidance counselor." —Maureen McCaffery, editor in chief, Homeschooling Today "A must-read for homeschool parents exploring higher-education options for their children. This book will equip, encourage, and empower parents and their students." —Tom Ertz, director, Marion (Iowa) Home School Assistance Program "An outstanding resource for homeschooling teens and their parents. With its invaluable resource listings and handy checklists, this book will allay many of the concerns of college-bound homeschoolers." —Jeanne Biggerstaff, homeschooling parent and president, Oregon Home Education Network "If you are homeschooling a child and wonder about college, then read this book!" —Billy and Nancy Greer, Fun Books

College Admission

College Admission
Author: Robin Mamlet
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2011-08-16
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0307590321

College Admission is the ultimate user's manual and go-to guide for any student or family approaching the college application process. Featuring the wise counsel of more than 50 deans of admission, no other guide has such thorough, expert, compassionate, and professional advice. Let’s be honest: applying to college can be stressful for students and parents. But here’s the good news: you can get in. Robin Mamlet has been dean of admission at three of America's most selective colleges, and journalist and parent Christine VanDeVelde has been through the process first hand. With this book, you will feel like you have both a dean of admission and a parent who has been there at your side. Inside this book, you'll find clear, comprehensive, and expert answers to all your questions along the way to an acceptance letter: • The role of extracurricular activities • What it means to find a college that's the "right fit" • What's more important: high grades or tough courses • What role does testing play • The best candidates for early admission • When help from parents is too much help • Advice for athletes, artists, international students, and those with learning differences • How wait lists work • Applying for financial aid This will be your definitive resource during the sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school.

The College Board College Handbook

The College Board College Handbook
Author: College Entrance Examination Board
Publisher:
Total Pages: 2164
Release: 2007-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780874477832

Presents information on enrollment, fields of study, admission requirements, expenses, and student activities at two- and four-year colleges.

Complete Book of Colleges

Complete Book of Colleges
Author: Princeton Review (Firm)
Publisher: Princeton Review
Total Pages: 1599
Release: 2009-08-04
Genre: College choice
ISBN: 0375429409

Target the schools that best match your interests and goals! TheComplete Book of Collegesprofiles all of the four-year colleges in the U.S. (more than 1,600!) and is the key to a successful college search. Complete Book of Collegesis packed with all of the information that prospective applicants need to know, including the details on: ·Academics ·Admissions requirements ·Application procedures ·Tuition and fees ·Transferring options ·Housing ·Financial Aid ·Athletics …and much, much more! Fully updated for 2010, theComplete Book of Collegescontains all of the latest information about each school. Its unique “Admissions Wizard” questionnaire is designed to help you find schools that meet your individual needs. With competition for college admission at an all-time high, count on The Princeton Review to provide you with the most thorough and accurate guidance on the market.

Handbook of College Teaching

Handbook of College Teaching
Author: Keith Prichard
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 498
Release: 1994-10-26
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Colleges are becoming increasingly concerned with the quality of undergraduate instruction, and faculty are devoting more attention to improving their teaching skills. This volume will help college faculty improve their performance in the classroom. The book contains useful theoretical information on the learning styles of college students, and it presents practical information on how to teach courses in particular disciplines. The chapter authors are widely recognized as master teachers. The information at the beginning of the book summarizes and evaluates current research in cognitive psychology and student learning styles. The bulk of the volume then provides practical information on college teaching. A set of chapters stresses the advantages of different instructional methods, while other chapters are devoted to teaching particular disciplines in the arts and sciences. The book also presents information on related issues, such as working with at-risk students, classroom management, textbook selection, and grading. This professional reference will be an indispensable tool for college professors in all disciplines.

The Essential College Admissions Handbook

The Essential College Admissions Handbook
Author: Shari Kramer; Lisa Guss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2019-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781793436122

The college admissions process can be stressful, overwhelming, and cumbersome. Where should you start? How can you get involved in meaningful extracurricular activities? How do you identify your best-fit colleges? How do you write a compelling essay? How can you stand out from other applicants? And how can you accomplish all of this, while keeping your sanity? We are here to help! THE ESSENTIAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS HANDBOOK is the first college planning book you should read! This easy-to-follow book offers clear and practical advice to guide you through the competitive and complex world of college admissions. Our approach and strategies will enable you to stay focused, motivated, and on track to meet your goals. The result? Anxiety is reduced, milestones are met, and applications are cohesive and reflect your unique story. From freshman year to senior year, from early planning to college acceptances, THE ESSENTIAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS HANDBOOK will help you navigate the college admissions process. By following our step-by-step guidelines, you will stay on the path toward finding colleges that are best suited to meet your individual needs; colleges that will provide an environment that fosters your educational, social, and personal growth. Our proven strategies will lead to college acceptances. This is an exciting time; so enjoy the journey and celebrate your accomplishments. Now, take a deep breath and let's get started!

The Medical School Admissions Guide

The Medical School Admissions Guide
Author: Suzanne M. Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2014-03-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781936633807

What's new? It's the newly updated 3rd edition of Dr. Suzanne M. Miller's acclaimed Medical School Admissions Guide, complete with MCAT2015 insights, recent medical school application changes, and additional examples from successful applicants. As with previous best-selling versions of The Medical School Admissions Guide, this 3rd edition contains the weekly, step-by-step plan Dr. Miller used to get into Harvard Medical School. She has since utilized the strategy to help hundreds of applicants gain entry into medical school first as a Harvard pre-med tutor and then as CEO of MDadmit, a medical admissions consulting service. Following this handbook's advice will provide you a distinct advantage in the competitive medical school admissions process as it prepares you for every step and helps create your best application. Book Highlights include: 1. Weekly, easy-to-follow advice on navigating the complex admissions process. 2. Multiple examples of successful personal statements, AMCAS and TMDSAS work/activities, secondary essays, and letter of intent/update letters. 3. Special sections on reapplicants, non-traditional applicants, DO schools, foreign schools, and military/public health service options.

The Financial Aid Handbook

The Financial Aid Handbook
Author: Carol Stack
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Career development
ISBN: 9781601631664

In today's economy, a college degree is more important-- and more expensive-- than ever before. Here is the definitive, one-stop guide to the college selection and payment process, covering everything from basic timelines and tuition costs to predicting your scholarship award, and taking ownership of student debt after graduation.