The Portable Guidance Counselor: Answers to the 284 Most Important Questions About Getting Into CollegeThe college admissions process is overwhelming, and counselor appointments can be few and far between at some schools. That's why The Princeton Review got more than 200 top college counselors to share their secrets about getting that crucial acceptance letter! Take the stress out of the college application process with: · Handy tips on finding the right school for you · Step-by-step advice on every aspect of the application · Insider insight into what colleges look for in applicants · Practical hints on standing out in the crowd The Portable Guidance Counselor helps you maximize your college chances with answers to key questions like these: - What should I look for during college visits? - How many AP classes should I take? - Are valedictorians and salutatorians shoo-ins for college? - What do I need to know about applying Early Action or Early Decision? - Where do I find scholarships, and how do I get them? - What do college admissions officers really want to see on an application? |
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Contents
Introduction | 2 |
Is it better to approach college from a career | 16 |
What can anlvy League school do for me? | 29 |
What should I keep in mind as a firstgeneration | 44 |
armed forces? | 51 |
What dollook forduring collegevisits? | 57 |
Will my personal stuff online impact my college | 63 |
Which matters more | 68 |
Which one matters | 103 |
How many times should I take and retake | 116 |
diversify my application through | 130 |
How does work experience influence | 146 |
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About | 159 |
How much time should I spend filling | 165 |
What do I need to know about applying Early Action | 171 |
How do I get through this process without | 177 |
What should I be doing in the 9th10th11th | 73 |
What canldoif mygrades arent so hot? | 79 |
Whatiflve had some troublein high school? | 85 |
Do my Ivy League hopes hang on whether I go | 91 |
Are valedictorians and salutatorians shooIns | 97 |
How do I stand out to college admissions officers? | 183 |
How do I show authenticity and character | 189 |
Who should I get to edit my college application essay? | 195 |
What do I want on my letter of recommendation? | 201 |
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