College Planning for Dummies

College Planning for Dummies by Pat Ordovensky. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780764550485.

Good planning makes all the difference when choosing and applying to a college. With costs and competition higher than ever -- and the job market all but insistent that new employees come bearing sheepskins -- College Planning For Dummies, 2nd Edition, may prove one of the most valuable books on your bookshelf. Completely revised and updated with the latest information on financing, entrance examinations, campus life, and more, College Planning For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is a practical, easy-to-understand resource for parents and counselors, as well as students. Author Pat Ordovensky, for over 15 years a national education writer for USA Today and the Gannett News Service, shows you how to Research and evaluate potential colleges Fill out applications Compose essays that show you at your best Prepare for interviews and campus visits Find the best financial aid and scholarship opportunities Attend the college of your choice in the United States (for non-U.S. citizens) Save time and money by using the Internet to research schools, apply for admission and financial aid, and more