You?re In: 10 Practical Steps to Increase Your Odds at Top Colleges.the Right Way

Evans, Jonathan; Sambasivan, Bhaskar

ISBN 10: 1692174053 / ISBN 13: 9781692174057

Published by Independently published, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: You?re In: 10 Practical Steps to Increase Your Odds at Top Colleges.the Right Way
• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1692174053
• ISBN 13: 9781692174057
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 8 ounces

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YOU'RE IN is all about simplifying the overwhelming process of preparing for and completing the college admissions process the right way. From planning the high school academic curriculum to choosing extracurriculars to writing compelling application essays, this book is a vital tool that cuts through the fog to provide clear, concise guidance from the earliest planning steps to the finish line of being admitted. The unique perspectives of authors Jonathan Evans and Bhaskar Sambasivan into the component parts of this process are specifically geared toward clarity and against the mass of confusion and misinformation that you have likely encountered thus far. You can take a deeper dive into each chapter, reviewing the 100 helpful tips contained throughout and periodically giving yourself important reminders through the post-chapter recaps that distill the essential information into a convenient bulleted summary.As the landscape of college admissions continues to evolve, it is essential that families have access to the most relevant, most insightful knowledge needed to navigate it. Ultimately, this book ensures that when the time comes for your child to be evaluated by the admissions panel of his or her dream school, you have done everything possible to make their decision an easy “You’re in!”PRAISE FOR YOU'RE IN“Evans and Sambasivan provide a clear guide to navigating the intricacies of the college admissions process in the right way. This is an indispensable guide to planning for college admission targeted at parents and students alike. A must for anyone that is planning to go to college or is helping someone with the college admissions process.”Francisco D’Souza, Vice Chairman of Cognizant, a Fortune 200 company“Every family is looking to demystify the college admissions process. The guidance in this book is practical and clear, and touches upon key aspects of the process that even the most expensive college consultants don’t address with nearly the same insight and clarity. A must-read for parents and students at any stage in the process.”Marcia Hicks, College CounselorABOUT THE AUTHORSJonathan Evans is the CEO of Everest College Prep. He has worked as a private college admissions consultant for seven years, providing guidance to over 500 students and families. Under his guidance, students have gone on to attend prestigious universities such as Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and all of the top 25 colleges as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report list of top U.S. universities. He worked as a consultant for the Newark-based Research and Development Council of New Jersey, where he provided insights into how schools and communities can work together to provide greater opportunity for underserved, low-income students seeking college experience. Jonathan taught at Princeton High School and Madison High School, where he developed strong working relationships with families and developed a keen sense of families’ unique concerns regarding the college admissions process.Bhaskar Sambasivan is currently working as the President and Chief Strategy Officer at a Life Sciences services company focused on the commercialization of medicines and devices and improving patient experience and quality of life. Bhaskar has been working in the Life Sciences industry for more than 25 years and was recognized by PharmaVOICE group as one of the most 100 influential and inspirational leaders in the Life Sciences industry in both 2017 and 2018. Bhaskar is passionate about bringing access to education and information to all students regardless of their economic backgrounds, and has been an active sponsor of programs that help provide academic enrichment to underprivileged children around the world.