I'm Applying to College Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Applications & Essays
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Ocala, FL :
Atlantic Publishing Group,
2016
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
Table of Contents:
- Intro; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1; Are You Cut Out For College?; Case Study:; An uncertain student's dilemma; Case Study:; Enough support to make my own college decision; CHAPTER 2; What College Will Best Suit You?; Do You Want To Stay Near Your Hometown Or Go Far Away To College?; Case Study:; From Start to Finish
- A Tale of Three Cities; Which Colleges Are Most Appealing To You?; Which Colleges Are In Your Price Range?; Which Colleges Provide Scholarship Opportunities?; Which Colleges Have The Best Programs In Your Field Of Interest?
- Which Colleges Provide The Best All-Around Academic And Extracurricular Experiences?CHAPTER 3; College
- Where Do I Even Start?; Case Study:; Three Generations of Student "Success"; Your Grades? They're Important!; Involve Your Parents; Be Honest With Yourself; Beyond GPA; Choosing the Right Classes; School Involvement; Working to the Best of YOUR Ability; What If My Grades Aren't the Best?; CHAPTER 4; About the ACT and SAT (EEK!); They're Tests
- Not the be-all, end-all; What if I Get a Horrible Score?; Case Study:; The First in Line; CHAPTER 5; Did Someone Say, "Options"?
- Researching Your OptionsThe Search Is On; How many schools should I research?; Keep your focus; It's all about the money, money, money; Classes and majors that fit your needs; Extra-curricular activities; Avoid Procrastinating!; Case Study:; At the Crossroads; Case Study:; (Almost) No Writing Required; CHAPTER 6; Selecting Students
- A College's "Write"; Colleges are Businesses Investing in Their Students; Case Study:; My Love/Hate Relationship with Writing; Different Colleges, Different Requirements; BUT ... Relax!; You are still young!; You can still grow!; You can still develop skills!
- Case Study:An Application to Be Proud Of; CHAPTER 7; What Do They REALLY Want to See in My Essay?; Generally . . .; They Want to Learn About You; Case Study:; I Did Not Really Fret Over My College Admissions Essay; Case Study:; How Important is Writing in the Decision to Accept a Student at a College?; What to Include; A Thesis / Introduction; A Body that Matches Your Introduction in Tone, Style, and Content; A Conclusion to Make an Impact; Case Study:; Tailoring the "U" and Me; CHAPTER 8; How Do You Prepare to Write This Thing?; Avoid Procrastination!
- Prepare Yourself
- Don't Expect to Just Sit Down and Start WritingSet Beginning and Ending Dates and Stick with Them; To Outline (or Not to Outline)? ... That is the Question; DON'T PLAGIARIAZE!; CHAPTER 9; Food For Thought When Writing Your Essay; Be Prepared for a Variety of Questions and Essay Topics; Humor; Case Study:; I Write Even When It's Wrong; Your Environment for Writing; Get Your Materials Ready; CHAPTER 10; Some Possible Essay Thought Starters; Categories; Athletics; Careers; Community; Current Events; Dreams; Entertainment; Families; High School; Historical Events; Hobbies
