Surviving the College Application Process: Case Studies to Help You Find Your Unique Angle for Success
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (842 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1614487227 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Two of them have successfully survived the college application process!. Read all the case studies or just those that resonate with your own circumstances. She mentors students from all over the world on the college application process, helping them uncover their strengths and weaknesses and developing a personal plan for success. Imagine following eleven students’ journeys in-depth, getting into their heads when they made a decision about which extracurricular activities to pursue, which schools to apply to, and which topics to choose for their essays. She regularly gives presentations on the college application and selection process both locally and nationally. With the strategies outlined in this book, you will be well on your way to Surviving the College Application Process. Lisa Bleich, founder and president of College Bound Mentor, LLC, is an experienced independent educational consultant, entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and writer. Does the college application process overwhelm you? Are you unsure about the topic for your main essay? How about which school is the right fit, or how you are going to pay for college? All t
Bleich takes the guesswork out of the college application process. . Her case studies are easily adapted to fit any student's college planning needs. Surviving the College Application Process is informative, easy to ready, and fun
"Demystify the process, with helpful case studies" according to B. Dinan. It's been over Demystify the process, with helpful case studies It's been over 30 years since I've experienced the college admissions process. I assumed the process has changed so much that I'd hardly know how to help my HS sophomore navigate It. Fortunately Lisa Bleich has crafted an easy-to-understand roadmap to help a befuddled dad like me. First, she explains the gist of the process, including the incredibly helpful college application wheel; the role of test scores and grades; the importance of showing leadership; how extracurriculars and sports fit into the mix; and how to effectively approach the application essays.Second, Ms. Bleich provides detailed case studies of a variety o. 0 years since I've experienced the college admissions process. I assumed the process has changed so much that I'd hardly know how to help my HS sophomore navigate It. Fortunately Lisa Bleich has crafted an easy-to-understand roadmap to help a befuddled dad like me. First, she explains the gist of the process, including the incredibly helpful college application wheel; the role of test scores and grades; the importance of showing leadership; how extracurriculars and sports fit into the mix; and how to effectively approach the application essays.Second, Ms. Bleich provides detailed case studies of a variety o. NYC Parent said Empower your teen (and yourself)! Bleich does the heavy lifting and clearly maps.. Lisa Bleich has created the perfect starting point for every child/parent readying for college applications. I bought two copies. One to read myself and one for my Stuyvesant teen. He read it in one afternoon. He found the case studies compelling and focused. He felt the presentation and organization presented by Bleich were fluid and that he could see why being "angular" was now something he needed to focus on and map. He especially liked `questions to ask yourself' and suggested it was a smart way to review all case studies. He said, "it is learning how to market myself." This book gives your kid an outline that he can f. Makes the overwhelming college process seem more manageable As a first time parent experiencing the college application process with my child, I have definitely felt overwhelmed and confused by the process. Books and articles I read that spoke abstractly about the process did little to allay my concerns. This book's case study approach clearly conveys an important theme to parents: helping your child convey his own unique voice through his application is most important to the success of the college application experience. As I read the case studies, they helped me think about my son's talents and interests and how to communicate these strengths to the colleges he is interested in.