Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That's Right for YouThe 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. |
Contents
Why Small Is Best | 40 |
Poison Ivy | 54 |
Growth | 59 |
Select Dont Settle | 88 |
There Are New Ground Rules on What College Can Do | 109 |
What Are You Going For Really? | 120 |
Sample and Test the Merchandise | 127 |
Judging Yourself as an Applicant | 146 |
A Good Application Open Sesame | 166 |
The Interview? Relax | 192 |
Some Truths about Financial Aid | 198 |
If Youve Made a Mistake You Can Save Yourself | 210 |
Should You Hire a Private Counselor? | 221 |
A Few Favorites | 229 |
Afterword Read It | 247 |
Index | 251 |
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