College Apps: Selecting, Applying to, and Paying for the Right College for You - Softcover

Introduction. PART I: THIS BOOK CAN HELP US! 1. Overview of the College Application Process. 2. Student and Parent Questionnaires. 3. What Does It Say? 4. Let's Get Ready. PART II: PRE-PLANNING. 5. Choosing a Path. 6. Putting the Pieces Together. 7. College Majors. 8. Reputations Matter. 9. Attitude is Everything. 10. The Big Three. PART III: APPLICATION PROCESS. 11. Choosing Schools. 12. Online Applications. 13. Supplemental Applications. PART IV: MONEY, MONEY. 14. Financial Aid. 15. Budgeting. 16. Scholarships. PART V: DECISIONS, DECISIONS. 17. Rank It. 18. Acceptances. PART VI: COLLEGE SUCCESS. 19. The Serious Topics. 20. The Topics to Consider. PART VII: ALL'S WELL. 21. For Students. 22. For Parents. PART VIII: I HATE IT HERE. 23. For Students. 24. For Parents. Appendix. Student Feedback & Tips. Cautionary Tales. Checklists & Timelines. Additional Resources.

Today's students and their families are in new territory when it comes to making college and career decisions. With the high cost of college and the wide variety of educational options available, families are, more than ever, in need of careful, clear guidance and advice. A roadmap for students and parents, COLLEGE APPS: SELECTING, APPLYING TO, AND PAYING FOR THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR YOU will lead you through the sometimes tricky transition from high school to college. Author Trish Portnoy's approach, developed over years of teaching teens, is inspirational. Fast-paced, step-by-step, and task-oriented, COLLEGE APPS encourages a cooperative approach, creating a space for students and parents to develop and implement a shared strategy and, ultimately, achieve success.