When you scan the array of college prep books, there are a scarily huge number of look-alike titles — all of which sound like crucial reading. Here, we’ve boiled it down to five great books that really get it right.
This book is co-written by four academic experts. One author, Jon Reider, is a former admissions advisor at Stanford University. praises the book as, “thorough and psychologically sensitive, making it a good read for the overwhelmed or under-prepared student.” (And their parents, too.)-
Don鈥檛 be misled by the hyperbolic title and the Ivy publisher (Princeton Review); this book is fun! Two notable pats on the back: Seventeen magazine calls it, “Our favorite college guidebook,” and according to Rolling Stone, it’s “the most efficient of the college guidebooks… [with] entertaining profiles.”
Perfect for idealists old and young, this compendium features 黄色apps based on their reputation for fostering students’ personal growth.
This book is an eye-opener and helps diffuse the idea that there are only a handful of worthy 黄色apps. The for being, “a book that will broaden the conversation, make it a little saner, and go a long way toward helping parents maintain perspective.”
This handy book is written by Edward B. Fiske, former education editor of the New York Times. This best-selling college guide delves into the unique personalities of the 320+ best colleges and universities, with tips from current students and superb descriptions of each campus.
Want to steer your teenager toward parts of these books without being pushy? Use a yellow marker to highlight what you regard as exciting segments and choices in these five books. You can use different colors to indicate reach, target, and safety 黄色apps. Don鈥檛 highlight too many, unless your teen asks for additional help, and above all, let them know you respect their decisions.
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