Getting ready for college? These books offer great tips on creating standout applications, writing winning admissions essays, and tracking down scholarships.
Don’t forget to register for the library’s Teen College Series 2015 this February! To sign up, call the Public Library Services Reference Desk at 954-262-5477.
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Countdown to College: 21 'To-Do' Lists for High School: Step-by-Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders
Valerie Pierce with Cheryl RillyTips and strategies for 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th graders to maximize high school and help them prepare for--and get in to--the college of their choice. The detailed 'to do' lists provide a clear outline of what students can do to pave the way to a smooth college transition.
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Paying for College without Going Broke
Kalman A. Chany with Geoff MartzThe 'only' annual college financial guide with line-by-line instructions for completing the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE aid forms! This book will help you calculate the total costs of college, increase your chances of receiving aid, compare aid offers and learn how to appeal if needed, plan strategically as an independent student, understand long- and short-term money-saving tactics, and avoid costly mistakes when applying!
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How to Prepare a Standout College Application: Expert Advice that Takes You from LMO* (*Like Many Others) to Admit
Anna Ivey and Alison Cooper ChisolmWritten by two former admissions officers at top universities and current admissions coaches, this book is a must-have for preparing a winning college application. The authors reveal the mystery behind what college admissions officers are looking for and show applicants how to leverage their credentials, stand out in the over-crowded applicants' pool, and make a genuine, memorable impression. This is the book that will help the college-bound get off the 'like many others' pile and onto the acceptance list.
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How to Pay for College: A Library How-To Handbook
Editors of the American Library AssociationWithin these pages, find ways to plan and save for the high cost of college tuition; how to look for schools that are less expensive yet offer everything an expensive school might; when and how to fill out forms for loans, grants, and scholarships; how to get the government to help you; tips on applications and essays; and much more. This unique guide emphasizes the help that your local library can be in this process, using its reference materials, the Internet, and the advice of experienced researchers.
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FastWeb College Gold: The Step by Step Guide to Paying for College
Mark Kantrowitz and Doug HardyThis book offers a step-by-step program that builds a complete package of scholarships, loans, and federal aid. Learn how to develop a plan, apply for loans, scholarships, and grants, and pull it all together. Let FastWeb's College Gold help you figure out how to cover the costs of college one step at a time.
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Don't Stalk the Admissions Officer: How to Survive the College Admissions Process Without Losing Your Mind
Risa LewakA guide that helps college-bound students and their parents navigate the college application process while maintaining their sanity and sense of humor. Includes advice about choosing a school, writing a strong essay, dealing with overly involved parents, preparing for standardized tests, and more.
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How to Write a Winning College Application Essay
Michael MasonExplains how to positively reveal one's personality and unique talents in a college application essay, describes what qualities impress admissions officers, and offers writing techniques and tips for scholarship and SAT essays.
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How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out)
Cal NewportWhat if getting into your reach schools didn't require four years of excessive A.P.-taking, overwhelming activity schedules, and constant stress? In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars--students who scored spots at the nation's top colleges by leading uncluttered, low stress, and authentic lives. Drawing from extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, Newport explains the surprising truths behind these superstars' mixture of happiness and admissions success.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Getting In -- To College: 101 True Stories from Kids Who Have Lived through It
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy NewmarkA collection of 101 stories for high schools students who are applying to college written by teens and by adults about their experiences applying to college. Stories cover everything from grade pressure, to peer pressure, to parental pressure, to SATs and ACTs, interviews and essays, filling out college applications, to waiting for the letters, dealing with good and bad news, wait lists, and alternative paths to college such as gap years.