Synopses & Reviews
Danny Ruderman has helped countless students successfully apply, and get accepted, to the colleges of their choice. Now, with his step-by-step, comprehensive system he can help you too. Like having a college guidance counselor by your side every step of the way,
The Ultimate College Acceptance System helps you to create a winning application. The book includes information on:
Finding The Best School for You: Including The Ivies, Overlooked Schools, Schools for Performing Arts, Learning Disability Programs, and Schools for Students without an A or B average.
Learning How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Accepted: Including How to Get Organized, How to Interview, How to Beat Standardized Tests, How to Know if You Should Apply Early, and How to Appeal a Decision.
Completing the Application: Including How to Fill Out the Common Application, How to Write the "Big" Essay, How to Compose "Smaller Paragraph" Essays, How to Create a Personal Resume, How to Get Strong Letters of Recommendation, and How to Complete Financial Aid Forms.
Includes a bonus Resource CD with downloadable forms, useful website links, and audio of author speaking about the latest recommendations for parents and students!
Review
"Students will come away from reading this book more empowered and with a better understanding of the active role they themselves can take in gaining admission to college." -Molly Branch, college counselor"...like an expert coach, offering unique insights and guiding students as they research, select, and apply to college." -Kevin Newman, college counselor"The best thing I found about the book was that it helped my son feel less overwhelmed and he actually got excited about applying to college." - Anonymous parent
Synopsis
With this step-by-step, comprehensive system, students and their parents willbreak down the college acceptance process so that it's successful--and not sooverwhelming.
About the Author
Danny Ruderman, a mermber of the Western Association of College Admissions Counselors, has been a private college admissions counselor in Los Angeles for nin years.