Untangling the Ivy League

Untangling the Ivy League
Author: Marc Zawel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 650
Release: 2005-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781596585065

Nobody has ever done a book on the Ivy League like this before. We were tired of reading college guides based on one expert's perspective, or from the viewpoint of a major publishing house. So, we set out to create a guide on the Ivy League by Ivy League students and alumni. We figured they would know more from experience, plus they?re probably a whole lot smarter. That is why every section in this book, every expert opinion, and every major insight is from the people who know best. The section on Harvard is by a Harvard student; the admissions advice comes from a Yale admissions officer; and important issues such as affirmative action and legacy admission policy receive attention from no less than an Ivy League university president and a Supreme Court justice.

Untangling the Ivy League

Untangling the Ivy League
Author: College Prowler
Publisher: College Prowler
Total Pages:
Release: 2007-11
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9781427402912

This award-winning guide to all eight Ivy League schools features more than 1,200 uncensored reviews by current students, along with contributions by staff members.

Monsters of the Ivy League

Monsters of the Ivy League
Author: Ellis Weiner
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2017-04-11
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0316465283

Everybody knows that the schools of the Ivy League -- universally touted as the pinnacle of American higher education -- have graduated countless political leaders, corporate titans, and global power brokers. But did you know these schools have also produced murderers, warmongers, traitors, plagiarists, slave traders, pederasts, and every other variety of moral reprobate? Whether you're a high school student grinding away in the hope of gaining admission to one of these institutions, a parent propelling a child toward Ivy glory, a current Ivy League undergraduate wondering "What the hell is this place?" -- or even an Ivy League alum, professor, administrator, or dropout -- this book was written specifically for you. As a warning. Because there are certain things -- monstrous things -- that go unmentioned in the catalog, campus tour, or employment package. And if your Ivy League application was rejected, here's compelling and consoling evidence of how lucky you are.

Open the Gates to the Ivy League

Open the Gates to the Ivy League
Author: C. W. Henderson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1101616687

Ivy League schools on average reject some 90 percent of applicants. But there is another way to get into the top colleges in the United States—the back gate—that will still see motivated students come out the front gate with an Ivy League diploma. This book is the plan B that offers you an alternative set of keys to seven of the Ivy League universities: Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Pennsylvania (Penn), and Brown. Also covered are the so-called second tier of elite universities, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Duke, Northwestern, and University of Virginia, among others, which have highly selective admission requirements and confer social and economic benefits on par with the traditional Ivy Leagues. From extension schools to special programs for working students to online studies, the range of back gateways is remarkable for leveling the field for students of all stripes. This book provides the little-known strategies to help you succeed in enrolling in the school of your dreams.

Looking Beyond the Ivy League

Looking Beyond the Ivy League
Author: Loren Pope
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2007-12-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1101201886

The celebrated book that revolutionized the way Americans choose colleges-now fully revised and updated An invaluable guide with virtually no competition, this book helped to establish Loren Pope as one of the nation's most respected experts on the college application process. Now fully revised and updated, Looking Beyond the Ivy League offers a step-by-step guide to selecting the right institution, a checklist of specific questions to ask when visiting a college, the secrets to creating good applications and good applicants, and much more. With as few as one-third of college students remaining at the institution they entered as freshmen, finding the right college is harder than ever before. This book makes it easier for students and their parents.

Untangling Leadership

Untangling Leadership
Author: Chris Heasley
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2022-10-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1475861451

This book is a go-to guide for leaders in high education settings. Content includes organization structure, transformative leadership, effective communication, decision-making models, strategic planning, and leadership through change (just to name a few). If an administrator can master the knowledge and skills encompassed in this book, and do it with heart, they will be poised for leadership success. Chapter case studies provide adult leaders an opportunity to explore their new knowledge in real-life based scenarios with guided diagnostic questions for further contemplation.

What It Really Takes to Get Into Ivy League and Other Highly Selective Colleges

What It Really Takes to Get Into Ivy League and Other Highly Selective Colleges
Author: Chuck Hughes
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2003-04-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071425063

The ultimate insider's guide to getting into the nation's most competitive colleges Written by a former senior admissions officer at Harvard University, this book provides keen insights into what it takes to get into America's top schools. With the help of case studies of successful Harvard applicants, Charles Hughes II defines the goals and mission of highly selective schools. He explains the relative weight given to: Academics Extra-curricular activities Personal qualities Intangibles in the admission process Hughes breaks down the components of the application, explaining the significance of each and how they are evaluated. And, drawing upon his extensive experience, he clues readers in on effective ways for applicants to improve their candidacy, including: How to prepare early in high school How to write a better application How to find the school best suited to their interests, personality, and goals With this essential guide, students will be able to present their talents in the best light possible, and create a winning college application.

The Ultimate Teen Guide to Getting into the Ivy League

The Ultimate Teen Guide to Getting into the Ivy League
Author: Courtney Leigh Malinchak
Publisher: Hybrid Global Publishing
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1938015746

Because of their renowned research findings, alumni successes, educational and athletic opportunities, networking connections, and top-tier name recognitions, the Ivy League universities have first-rate reputations that not many other colleges can claim. The Ivy League universities aim to create value in the world, so they desire students who are going to accomplish groundbreaking feats or create something world-changing. Additionally, they want students who are going to positively contribute to their campus, whether that is academically, athletically, or artistically, with the hope that they can help and inspire their fellow peers. Since some of the most intelligent, advanced, and successful students in the world apply to the Ivy League each year, acceptance into these colleges is incredibly competitive. Admissions officers cherry-pick the students who they believe will make a positive difference on the world, which can be done in many forms. In essence, students must have a passionate commitment to something and demonstrate national or even international recognition, ranking, or success. Remember: “The best predictor of future achievement is past achievement.” In this book, you will learn the 10-Step System on how to get accepted into the Ivy League of your choice. Learn how to stay focused, achieve an impressive high school transcript and GPA, win national awards, show a passionate commitment to something, take advantage of summers, work significant internships, achieve high test scores for the SAT and ACT, write a winning essay, and gain admirable recommendations, among other vital information. Additionally, you will learn how to decide between applying Early Action, Early Decision, or Regular Decision. This is the “ULTIMATE” guide to teach you how to be the “ULTIMATE” candidate for acceptance into the Ivy League.

Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent

Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent
Author: Barbara Kerr
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 1113
Release: 2009-06-17
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1412949718

The three-volume Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from the fields of education, psychology, sociology, and the arts.