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1 online resource |
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Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 A College Education; Going to College vs. Getting a Job; The Importance of College vs. Graduate School; 2 Selective Colleges; Understanding What Makes Top Colleges Affordable; Why Harvard Might Be a Student's Cheapest Option; 3 The Meaning of High Achievement; The "Holistic" Application Review; 4 Meeting the Academic Admission Requirements at No Cost; Choosing the Best Possible High School; Pursuing a Rigorous Curriculum; Preparing for Standardized Testing; The Role of Parents; 5 How to Succeed in Extracurriculars without Spending Money |
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Find What You LoveExplore Opportunities at School; Explore Opportunities Outside of School; Scaling Your Initiative; 6 Finding Accessible College Counselors; Finding a College Counseling Expert; Finding a Role Model; My Essential College Counselors; 7 How to Choose Target Colleges in Three Steps; The Right Number of Target Colleges; Likelihood of Admission; Critical Characteristics; Strategies to Explore Colleges; 8 Applying for College Admission; Application Requirements; Application Timeline; 9 Securing Financial Aid to Pay for College; Financial Aid from Universities |
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Scholarships from External Organizations10 Accepting an Offer; Appendix; Epilogue; Notes; Glossary; Index; About the Author |
| Summary |
This book is the definitive resource to help high-achieving, low-income students access the best possible college. The author draws from her extensive experience in education to provide advice on important aspects of the path to college such as pursuing a strong high school curriculum, preparing for standardized exams, complementing learning at school, developing leadership, and finding expert help and role models-all through affordable strategies. In the book, the author also guides students through the college application and selection processes, as well as the steps to obtain enough financi |
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Includes index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission
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Education, Higher -- United States -- Finance
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Minorities -- Education (Higher) -- United States
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EDUCATION -- Higher.
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Education, Higher -- Finance
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Minorities -- Education (Higher)
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Universities and colleges -- Admission
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781475827361 |
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1475827369 |
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