The Truth About Getting In: A Top College Advisor Tells You Everything You Need to Know - Hardcover

Cohen PhD, Katherine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786887478 ISBN 13: 9780786887477

Publisher: Hachette Books, 2002

Synopsis

It used to be that any college applicant with stellar SAT scores and a high grade point average was a shoo-in for the school of his or her choice. Not anymore. These days it takes a great application, too. The extracurricular activities or brag sheet, personal essay, and interview all weigh heavily in the acceptance process.

As a private college admissions counselor, Dr. Katherine Cohen has placed 75% of her clients into their top-choice college. Now, for the first time, she offers her successful program in a book complete with worksheets, timelines, and checklists, to help students demystify the college admissions process and get into the school of their choice.

About this title

About the Author:

A graduate of Brown University and Yale University, Katherine Cohen, Ph.D., founded her private counseling practice, IvyWise, in 1997. She holds a certification in college admissions counseling from UCLA. Dr. Cohen lives in New York City.

From Booklist:

Gr. 9-12. A popular, independent college counselor from New York effectively presents her expertise in a book for individuals and families wading through the college admissions game. Chapters cover a wide variety of topics--from gathering information about colleges and preparing for admissions tests to writing an effective essay and securing financial aid. Each chapter begins with myths and facts and ends with Cohen's personal tips for success. In between are charts to help organize paperwork, questions to help sort out thoughts about what's to be gained from the college experience, and samples from an application package. Cohen's approach is pleasant and positive as she provides specifics and teaches the college-bound how to embrace the application process as part of a self-defining time of life. Kathy Broderick
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About this edition

• Publisher: Hachette Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0786887478
• ISBN 13: 9780786887477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 252