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MBA Admissions Strategy MBA Admissions Strategy Avi Gordon Section 1: Competitive Strategy analyses the behind-the-scenes culture and practices of admissions and how to promote yourself in this context. It discusses the attributes schools look for, and how t… OL14928195W
Money-winning scholarship essays and interviews Money-winning scholarship essays and interviews Gen S. Tanabe A guide to writing scholarship-winning essays that includes tips for finding the right scholarships, writing a winning essay, avoid common mistakes, mastering the interview, and other related topics. OL16065870W
The college application essay The college application essay Sarah Myers McGinty "The 25th- anniversary edition of this best-selling guide gives students simple strategies to maximize the opportunity to "tell us about yourself." Updated to reflect the experience college applicant… OL16672213W
The Fiske Guide to Getting Into the Right College The Fiske Guide to Getting Into the Right College Bruce G. Hammond,Edward B. Fiske Nobody knows more about college than Edward B. Fiske, whose annual college guide is consistently ranked the very best of the bunch. This book walks students step-by-step through the application proce… OL17707031W
"Is it easy being green?" "Is it easy being green?" Justin Nevin Using real-life examples "Is It Easy Being Green?" moves away from a strictly academic point of view, and uses creative writing techniques-memoir/personal essay genre in particular-to teach students … OL17874483W
Fiske real college essays that work Fiske real college essays that work Edward B. Fiske Provides tips on writing a college essay, including ones on such topics as science fiction, hobbies, community service, and significant experiences. OL18160350W
Get It Together For College, 4th Edition Get It Together For College, 4th Edition The College Board xii, 228 p. : 23 cm OL19117866W
How to Say It to Get Into the College of Your Choice How to Say It to Get Into the College of Your Choice Linda Metcalf The latest in the How to Say It(r) series demystifies the omplex college admissions process.How to Say It(r) to Get Into the College of Your Choice offers students-as well as their parents and school… OL1913635W
Accepted! 50 successful college admission essays Accepted! 50 successful college admission essays Gen S. Tanabe Students will prepare powerful and successful admission essays with the tools provided in this invaluable, newly-updated resource for the college-bound. Examples of 50 real essays are included, discu… OL19711937W
B+ grades, A+ college application B+ grades, A+ college application Joie Jager-Hyman "This alternative college admissions guide gives non-straight-A students advice on how to identify, gain admittance to, and pay for the schools that will allow them to flourish"--Provided by publishe… OL19967614W
Accepted! 50 successful college admission essays Accepted! 50 successful college admission essays Gen S. Tanabe "A resource to help students write the college admissions essay with tips on selecting a topic and recycling essays and an essay-writing workshop. Includes 50 examples of successful essays, 25 essay-… OL19999780W
Teens' guide to college & career planning Teens' guide to college & career planning Justin Ross Muchnick Outlines step-by-step strategies for planning a post-high-school life involving college, the military, or a career, in a guide that provides real-world recommendations on how to make the most of a hi… OL20014579W
Medical school essays that made a difference Medical school essays that made a difference Princeton Review (Firm) Not sure how to begin writing your personal statement? Get a little inspiration from those who applied to med school and got in. This book puts you in the admissions officer's seat. We give you all t… OL20034668W
Countdown to college Countdown to college Cheryl Rilly,Valerie Pierce Tips 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… OL20146352W
Too smart for the ivy league Too smart for the ivy league Jamie Dickenson "Jamie Dickenson doesn't mince words. In this concise volume, the veteran independent educational consultant shares practical advice about how to help your child get in, stay in, and pay for college.… OL24303319W
College secrets for teens College secrets for teens Lynnette Khalfani-Cox College costs often start several years before actual enrollment. Those costs include college exams, test preparation and tutors, pre-college programs and summer activities, campus tours and visits, … OL27685833W
What Colleges Don't Tell You (And Other Parents Don't Want You to Know) What Colleges Don't Tell You (And Other Parents Don't Want You to Know) Elizabeth Wissner-Gross A sought-after packager of high school students shares 272 secrets to help parents get their kids into the top schoolsTargeting the savvy parents of today?s college-bound teenagers who seek to gain a… OL46972W
On writing the college application essay On writing the college application essay Harry Bauld Offers tips on how to write meaningful essays for college admission applications. Includes sample essays. OL5280331W
Perfect phrases for business school admission Perfect phrases for business school admission Paul Bodine The Right Phrase for the Right Situation--Every TimeYou've taken the GMAT, your transcript is in order, and you're ready to apply to business schools. Your personal statement and the interview are yo… OL5836862W
Acing the College Application Acing the College Application Michele Hernandez With so many qualified applicants, competition for college admissions is fiercer than ever. Now you can put yourself ahead of the pack by making your application flawless!When applying for college, g… OL9225909W
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