Learning about the college admissions process is an active
engagement that students and parents benefit from throughout the high school
years. There are many print and online resources that provide an overview for
preparing for college, applying to college and selecting a college. The following list is a place to begin.
Questions and Admissions: Reflections on 100,000 Admissions Decisions at Stanford
(Jean H. Fetter, Stanford University Press)
Reflections from the former dean of admissions at Stanford on the process of reviewing applications and selecting a first-year class. A thoughtful read and good inside glimpse.
(Jean H. Fetter, Stanford University Press)
Reflections from the former dean of admissions at Stanford on the process of reviewing applications and selecting a first-year class. A thoughtful read and good inside glimpse.
The Game of Life: College Sports and Educational Values
(Schulman and Bowen, Princeton University Press)
(Schulman and Bowen, Princeton University Press)
Valuable considerations about the relationship between college
athletics and the core missions of institutions of higher education.
The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College
(Jacques Steinberg, Penguin)
Journalist Jacques Steinberg (of The New York Times blog The Choice) spends a year with the admissions staff at Wesleyan. An up-close view of the process, with thoughtful reflections throughout.
The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College
(Jacques Steinberg, Penguin)
Journalist Jacques Steinberg (of The New York Times blog The Choice) spends a year with the admissions staff at Wesleyan. An up-close view of the process, with thoughtful reflections throughout.
The College Admissions Mystique
(Bill Mayher)
A practical, humor-filled approach to the college admissions process from a seasoned college counselor.
(Bill Mayher)
A practical, humor-filled approach to the college admissions process from a seasoned college counselor.
Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools You Should Know About Even If You're Not a Straight-A Student
(Loren Pope, Penguin Books)
The book that inspired the formation of the non-profit organization and group of colleges: CTCL. Loren Pope, a retired New York Times education editor and journalist, presents a diverse set of college options. (Hilary Masell Oswald built on Pope's original work with an updated and expanded version: Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges.) Both are excellent.
(Loren Pope, Penguin Books)
The book that inspired the formation of the non-profit organization and group of colleges: CTCL. Loren Pope, a retired New York Times education editor and journalist, presents a diverse set of college options. (Hilary Masell Oswald built on Pope's original work with an updated and expanded version: Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges.) Both are excellent.
The Young Women’s Guide to the Top Colleges: What You Need to Know to Make the Best Choice (Robert Mitchell, John Wiley and Sons)
Another perspective on the college selection process, with a particular focus on female students selecting a college.
Another perspective on the college selection process, with a particular focus on female students selecting a college.
Colleges That Encourage Character Development: A Resource for Parents, Students, and Educators
(Templeton Foundation Press)
The Templeton Foundation profiles hundreds of colleges with a focus on how they inspired students to lead ethical lives. Includes commentary on the full college experience.
College is Yours 2.0: Preparing, Applying, and Paying for Colleges Perfect for You
(Patrick O'Connor)
An engaging and insightful guide (with great humor) from Patrick O'Connor, currently the Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Kingswood School in Michigan and Huff Post blogger, and friend of the Joyce Ivy Foundation.
What books might you recommend?
(Templeton Foundation Press)
The Templeton Foundation profiles hundreds of colleges with a focus on how they inspired students to lead ethical lives. Includes commentary on the full college experience.
College is Yours 2.0: Preparing, Applying, and Paying for Colleges Perfect for You
(Patrick O'Connor)
An engaging and insightful guide (with great humor) from Patrick O'Connor, currently the Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Kingswood School in Michigan and Huff Post blogger, and friend of the Joyce Ivy Foundation.
What books might you recommend?
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