Written by a college counselor who has helped hundreds of students like you become the strongest candidate for BS/MD programs. Includes: • How to find the best program for your needs • The types of essay questions asked by BS/MD programs • Questions asked during medical school interviews • How to be the strongest possible candidate This is the most current and complete guide to BS/MD programs available anywhere. For every program it includes: • Contact information • Application deadlines •...

This book provides college students with all the information and advice they need to apply successfully to graduate school. In chapters 1 – 4 several misconceptions about graduate school are revealed and dispelled, including the most common myth – that one must have excellent grades to get in, and that excellent grades are all that one needs. Certain factors that can play an even bigger role than GPA in determining the fate of an application are discussed, and the reader discovers how the ...

Everything You Need to Know to Find Success in College and BeyondWhile college is a challenge for any student, the increased workload, complexity, freedom and competing demands make it particularly daunting for those students with Attention Deficit Disorder. But you need not be overwhelmed and you can succeed!College Confidence with ADD will help you turn obstacles into opportunities and overcome social, academic, financial, and personal challenges both in and out of the cl...

One of the most stressful aspects of college applications is the essay. Most students worry about what an admissions officer looks for in a writing sample. But that’s the wrong way to approach this vital component, says former Ivy League college admissions officer Harry Bauld. At Brown and Columbia, he saw what prospective students often did wrong—and now tells you how to do it right.In this fully revised and updated edition of the classic college application guide to writing the b...

Unique, simple approach to the complicated college prep process, from the leading authority in college admissions.Getting ready for college is a complicated and confusing process - how do you know when to take the SAT? When do you start applying to schools? What classes should you be taking to help prepare you for college-level work? Is there anything you should do before high school?Fiske Countdown to College is a comprehensive collection of simple, easy-to-use checklists ...

College can be tough and stressful, and with all of the people in your ear about what you should do, it can be tough to handle.That is what this book is all about.The purpose of this book is to help you relieve that stress and learn how to survive and thrive in the most important four years of your educational life.Every tip you need to know, from how to manage your time and organize your day, to how to study for that difficult test and avoid the devious 'Freshman 1...

ADMISSIONS SECRETS COLLEGES DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOWTHE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT ... and incredibly confusing. You have probably heard countless "facts" as to what works, what colleges want to see, and how to get into competitive colleges. Don't believe the hype! Following the wrong college application myths can cost you time, money, and most important, the chance to get accepted into the school of your dreams.MYTH:— Colleges are very choosy ...

Is College Planning Driving You Crazy?Somehow, watching as your children decide which schools to apply to is as stressful for you as it is for them. If you’ve found yourself contemplating essay forgery, scheduling five college tours for a single holiday weekend, and obsessively checking the U.S. News and World Report rankings, you may be on the verge of freaking out. But as a parent, it’s important to (try to) remain calm and help keep everything in perspective.Wri...

Going to university used to be a passport to future success, but that’s no longer the case. For some students, it’s still a good choice that leads to a successful career after graduation, but for many their degrees are worthless pieces of paper. Choose the wrong program and graduation is more likely to lead to disillusionment and debt than a steady paycheque.Yet parents, guidance counselors, and politicians still push higher education as if it’s the only option for building a secur...

College guides written by students for students.DePauw University Students Tell It Like It IsThis insider guide to DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, features more than 160 pages of in-depth information, including student reviews, rankings across 20 campus life topics, and insider tips from students on campus. Written by a student at DePauw, this guidebook gives you the inside scoop on everything from academics and nightlife to housing and the meal plan. Read both the go...

College guides written by students for students.Hollins University Students Tell It Like It IsThis insider guide to Hollins University in Roanoke, VA, features more than 160 pages of in-depth information, including student reviews, rankings across 20 campus life topics, and insider tips from students on campus. Written by a student at Hollins, this guidebook gives you the inside scoop on everything from academics and nightlife to housing and the meal plan. Read both the goo...

College guides written by students for students.University of South Florida Students Tell It Like It IsThis insider guide to University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, features more than 160 pages of in-depth information, including student reviews, rankings across 20 campus life topics, and insider tips from students on campus. Written by a student at South Florida, this guidebook gives you the inside scoop on everything from academics and nightlife to housing and the meal p...