In December I wrote
a blog post on college admissions resource books that I thought would be supportive of a broad
range of topics related to college planning, the application process, financial
aid planning and the college enrollment decision. The Joyce Ivy Foundation
Summer Scholars Alumnae also suggest additional resource books that they found
helpful during the college admissions and financial aid process. They have added a brief review of each book to summarize the topics. Their list
follows:
Finding
the Right Fit: The Ultimate Guide to College
By Kenneth Albert
“The beginning of
this book follows a student throughout high school and tells what needs to be
done at each point along the way. A majority of the book focuses on the
financial aspects, containing scholarship advice and case studies.”
College
Admission: From Application to
Acceptance, Step by Step
By Robin Mamlet and
Christine VanDeVelde
“This book is
written by the former Dean of Admission at Stanford as well as Swarthmore and
Sarah Lawrence. It provides information in a guidebook style for families from
any background. Quotes from expert guidance counselors and admissions directors
close each chapter.”
The
College Hook
By Pam Proctor
“This book is all
about how to program and package oneself in order to gain admittance to a top
university. Full of great examples and written in a ‘timeline’ fashion.”
The
Hidden Ivies: 50 Top Colleges – From Amherst to Williams – That Rival the Ivy
League
By Howard Greene
and Matthew Greene
“This book gives a
very in-depth look at the top schools, and it allows you to know if each school
is a place where you would want to spend the next four years.”
What
Colleges Don’t Tell You (And What Other Parents Don’t Want You to Know): 272
Secrets for Getting Your Kid into the Top Schools
By Elizabeth
Wissner-Gross
“This book is
divided into small sections based on subject and each section contains
“secrets” to the admissions process. There are 272 of these secrets and they
cover it all. Solid advice in an easy-to-read format.”
A
is for Admission: The Insider’s Guide to Getting Into the Ivy League and Other
Top Colleges
By Michele A. Hernandez
“This book was
written by a former Dartmouth admissions officer. It is full of case studies,
essays, and applicant profiles, along with what qualities will work towards
your advantage. It is filled with exceptional advice and statistics.”
Making
It into a Top College: 10 Steps to Gaining Admission to Selective Colleges and
Universities
By Howard Greene
and Matthew Greene
“Extraordinarily
helpful! It is written in a ten-step process that is extremely detailed and
covers everything from choosing the right school to financial advice.”
Cut
College Costs Now!
By Corey Sandler
“This book focuses
solely on the financial aspect of college. There is a section that goes over
all of the financial forms and how to fill them out, along with how to maximize
the amount of money in your financial aid package.”
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