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Publisher : College Board
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Measures in the College Admissions Process written by and published by College Board. This book was released on 1986 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frank Bruni
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 145553269X
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)
Download or read book Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be written by Frank Bruni and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read award-winning journalist Frank Bruni's New York Times bestseller: an inspiring manifesto about everything wrong with today's frenzied college admissions process and how to make the most of your college years. Over the last few decades, Americans have turned college admissions into a terrifying and occasionally devastating process, preceded by test prep, tutors, all sorts of stratagems, all kinds of rankings, and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say yes and which say no. In Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be, Frank Bruni explains why this mindset is wrong, giving students and their parents a new perspective on this brutal, deeply flawed competition and a path out of the anxiety that it provokes. Bruni, a bestselling author and a columnist for the New York Times, shows that the Ivy League has no monopoly on corner offices, governors' mansions, or the most prestigious academic and scientific grants. Through statistics, surveys, and the stories of hugely successful people, he demonstrates that many kinds of colleges serve as ideal springboards. And he illuminates how to make the most of them. What matters in the end are students' efforts in and out of the classroom, not the name on their diploma. Where you go isn't who you'll be. Americans need to hear that--and this indispensable manifesto says it with eloquence and respect for the real promise of higher education.
Author : Sally P. Springer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118634543
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (186 download)
Download or read book Admission Matters written by Sally P. Springer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Third edition of the go-to reference to college admission Getting into college has never been more complicated or competitive. Parents and students need expert guidance to navigate the maze of college admissions. This thoroughly updated edition of Admission Matters is the best source, covering the whole process for any applicant. The authors offer great practical advice for selecting the right school, writing effective essays, navigating financial aid, and much more. No matter what type of school a college-bound student may select, Admission Matters will give them the edge they need. Offers an essential resource for understanding the admission process for all students applying to college Addresses the most recent changes to the college application process New sections include information for international students, transfer students, and students with learning disabilities, as well as expanded advice for athletes, artists, and homeschoolers This is an essential handbook for any family facing the college admission process.
Author : Rebecca Zwick
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674977661
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (749 download)
Download or read book Who Gets In? written by Rebecca Zwick and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to the hotly disputed topic of college admissions, the one thing everyone agrees about is that it’s unfair. But there is little agreement on what a fair process would be. Rebecca Zwick takes a hard look at the high-stakes competition of U.S. college admissions today. Illustrating her points using analyses of survey data from applicants to the nation’s top colleges and universities, she assesses the goals of different admissions systems and the fairness of criteria—from high school grades and standardized test scores to race, socioeconomic status, and students’ academic aspirations. The demographic makeup of the class and the educational outcomes of its students can vary substantially, depending upon how an institution approaches its task. Who Gets In? considers the merits and flaws of competing approaches and demonstrates that admissions policies can sometimes fail to produce the desired results. For example, some nontraditional selection methods can hurt more than help the students they are intended to benefit. As Zwick shows, there is no objective way to evaluate admissions systems—no universal definition of student merit or blanket entitlement to attend college. Some schools may hope to attract well-rounded students, while others will focus on specific academic strengths. What matters most is that a school’s admissions policy reflects its particular educational philosophy. Colleges should be free to include socioeconomic and racial preferences among their admissions criteria, Zwick contends, but they should strive for transparency about the factors they use to evaluate applicants.
Author : Jerome Karabel
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780618574582
Total Pages : 748 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (745 download)
Download or read book The Chosen written by Jerome Karabel and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on decades of research, Karabel shines a light on the ever-changing definition of "merit" in college admissions, showing how it shaped--and was shaped by--the country at large.
Author : Brainerd Alden Thresher
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Total Pages : 112 pages
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Download or read book College Admissions and the Public Interest written by Brainerd Alden Thresher and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jeffrey Selingo
Publisher : Scribner
ISBN 13 : 1982116293
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)
Download or read book Who Gets In and Why written by Jeffrey Selingo and published by Scribner. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning higher education journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo comes a revealing look from inside the admissions office—one that identifies surprising strategies that will aid in the college search. Getting into a top-ranked college has never seemed more impossible, with acceptance rates at some elite universities dipping into the single digits. In Who Gets In and Why, journalist and higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo dispels entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game, and reveals that teenagers and parents have much to gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a “good college.” Hint: it’s not all about the sticker on the car window. Selingo, who was embedded in three different admissions offices—a selective private university, a leading liberal arts college, and a flagship public campus—closely observed gatekeepers as they made their often agonizing and sometimes life-changing decisions. He also followed select students and their parents, and he traveled around the country meeting with high school counselors, marketers, behind-the-scenes consultants, and college rankers. While many have long believed that admissions is merit-based, rewarding the best students, Who Gets In and Why presents a more complicated truth, showing that “who gets in” is frequently more about the college’s agenda than the applicant. In a world where thousands of equally qualified students vie for a fixed number of spots at elite institutions, admissions officers often make split-second decisions based on a variety of factors—like diversity, money, and, ultimately, whether a student will enroll if accepted. One of the most insightful books ever about “getting in” and what higher education has become, Who Gets In and Why not only provides an unusually intimate look at how admissions decisions get made, but guides prospective students on how to honestly assess their strengths and match with the schools that will best serve their interests.
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (135 download)
Download or read book Impacts of Nontraditional Admissions Criteria on the Admittance and Retention of Academically At-Risk Student Populations written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to examine impacts of non-cognitive measures in the college admissions process on the retention of academically at-risk student populations. Increasing access to higher education is of benefit to individual and society as a whole. Traditional college admissions practices use standardized testing and GPA, which have been criticized for not being the best sole predictor for college preparedness. The use of non-cognitive measures may increase diversity and equity within the college admissions process. This study considers students admitted to college through an extended admissions process who have completed short essays addressing non-cognitive measures. These students would be seen as "academically at-risk" due to their lower high school GPA, lower test scores, and/or missing preparatory requirements. This study will consider if the probability of being admitted to college changes based on non-cognitive scores using a quantitative research process. The researcher used descriptive statistics, group means analysis, linear and logistic regression to examine if the use of non-traditional admissions procedures has impact on admission to college and first-to-second year retention of freshman students. After analyzing underlying demographic characteristics, the combination of standardized test scores, high school GPA, ACT, gender and race were determined to be reliable predictors of first to second-year retention. When used as a sole variable the Insight Resume does not have predictive value for first to second year retention, but when combined with other variables the predictive value for first to second year retention can increase.
Author : Ishan Puri
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1105591018
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (55 download)
Download or read book The Applicant: An Insider's Guide to the College Admissions Process written by Ishan Puri and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-03-10 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Applicant is an admissions guide written by a Stanford University graduate intended for parents, students, college counselors, and anyone interested in the college admissions process. Instead of promising "secrets", The Applicant uses the Perspective Method to facilitate students to develop their own reasons for learning, applying to college, and even finding a job. The Applicant motivates hands-on exercises for students that help them think about themselves and learn how to think about the college admissions process in a framework that is meaningful. In this way, it is unique in its approach and effective in its results.
Author : Ellen Fitzpatrick Pinkman
Publisher : Carol Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780806518251
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (182 download)
Download or read book Parents Guide to Surviving the College Admissions Process written by Ellen Fitzpatrick Pinkman and published by Carol Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the same blend of wit, common sense, and empathy that is needed to be a good parent, child psychologist Michele Elliott offers parents a treasure trove of tips for getting through the day, getting through life, and getting through a crisis with children ages four to twelve. This highly browsable compendium is full of practical advice on common problems, entertaining anecdotes, illuminating quizzes, and helpful suggestions on parenting matters practical, educational, and spiritual. Topics range from how to get children to bed on time or stop sibling fights, to how to maximize kids' learning abilities; from how to answer embarrassing questions to how to create holiday magic without spending a fortune; from how to help children cope with grief to the ten worst and ten best things you can say to a child. Perfect parents -- like perfect children -- don't exist, but those who follow the invaluable advice in this book will be 601 ways nearer to getting it right
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309184320
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Myths and Tradeoffs written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-07-26 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 8 million students enrolled in 4-year, degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the United States in 1996. The multifaceted system through which these students applied to and were selected by the approximately 2,240 institutions in which they enrolled is complex, to say the least; for students, parents, and advisers, it is often stressful and sometimes bewildering. This process raises important questions about the social goals that underlie the sorting of students, and it has been the subject of considerable controversy. The role of standardized tests in this sorting process has been one of the principal flashpoints in discussions of its fairness. Tests have been cited as the chief evidence of unfairness in lawsuits over admissions decisions, criticized as biased against minorities and women, and blamed for the fierce competitiveness of the process. Yet tests have also been praised for their value in providing a common yardstick for comparing students from diverse schools with different grading standards. Myths and Tradeoffs identifies and corrects some persistent myths about standardized admissions tests and highlight some of the specific tradeoffs that decisions about the uses of tests entail; presents conclusions and recommendations about the role of tests in college admissions; and lays out several issues about which information would clearly help decision makers, but about which the existing data are either insufficient or need synthesis and interpretation. This report will benefit a broad audience of college and university officials, state and other officials and lawmakers, and others who are wrestling with decisions about admissions policies, definitions of merit, legal actions, and other issues.
Author : Wayne Camara
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135619107
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)
Download or read book Choosing Students written by Wayne Camara and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-03-23 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings a variety of perspectives to bear on the issue of how higher education institutions can - or should - choose students during the early part of the 21st century. Many of the contributors report on research to develop and validate potential tools to assist those responsible for admission decisions. Other contributors, however, pose broader questions about the nature of selective admissions, about institutional responses to the changing demography of those seeking to enter higher education, or about the appropriate criteria of 'success' in higher education. The volume is particularly timely because the question of how changes in admission tools and processes will affect campus diversity following the recent Supreme Court decision concerning the University of Michigan. Diversity is an important concern of all of the contributors and the chapter by Lee Bollinger--President at Michigan at the time the court cases were filed--is particularly relevant. This book brings together the research that underlies a variety of proposed approaches to improving the selection of students. Providing support for the integrity of the admissions process and the validity of new tools to help a higher education institution to select a diverse student body, this book explores the implications of the assessment component of K-12 school reform for higher education admissions practices. The diverse contributions to this volume reflect the current ferment in educational research and educational practice as institutions of higher education seek to develop a new admissions paradigm for coming decades following the University of Michigan decisions. This book is intended for those leaders and professionals who set admission policies and practices in American colleges, and graduate and professional schools, as well as for those scholars and scientists who research, develop, and validate tools for use in the process of choosing students in ways that are congruent with an institution's mission, values, and goals.
Author : Marcia Amidon Lusted
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1534502238
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (345 download)
Download or read book The College Admissions Process written by Marcia Amidon Lusted and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applications, personal essays, campus visits, and those dreaded SATs and ACTs, the process of applying to, and getting into, college is almost as complicated as higher education itself. In this anthology, readers will get an in-depth look at the admission process, including viewpoints about the fairness and relevance of standardized test scores, the importance of volunteer and extracurricular activities, and how to market oneself as an ideal candidate for admission. Choosing a college is one of life's most important decisions, and readers of this resource will be presented with valuable information.
Author : Don Dunbar
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440623597
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)
Download or read book What You Don't Know Can Keep You Out of College written by Don Dunbar and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-07-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of The Gatekeepers, a veteran counselor provides the missing key to the college admissions door with insider wisdom about how admissions committees think, and the thirteen fatal mistakes that can ruin an application. When Don Dunbar was a college counselor for Phillips Academy, Andover, in the 1980s, he got to sit in on the meetings where the nation’s top colleges decided whether to admit his students. Prep school counselors no longer get this kind of astonishing access, but in those meetings, Don discovered a little-known key to college admissions that still holds true today. Many applicants look alike, based on their grades, test scores, and extracurriculars, so colleges want something more: They want applicants with character. Most of us know what character means, but not in the way that admissions officers define it. Admissions officers have tremendous integrity, and to them, character equals what a student will contribute to his or her community, good or bad, over the next four years. Don explains the concept of character in terms that high school students can understand, using examples from his thirty years of working with kids. He shows readers how to avoid the thirteen fatal character mistakes that even the brightest students make when applying to college and democratizes the admissions process, making his advice available to all students.
Author : Melissa Korn
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593087739
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Unacceptable written by Melissa Korn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FORBES TOP 10 HIGHER EDUCATION BOOKS OF 2020 The riveting true story behind the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, a cautionary tale of parenting gone wrong, the system that enabled families to veer so far off course, and the mastermind who made it all happen. When federal prosecutors dropped the bombshell of Operation Varsity Blues, it broke open the crimes of exclusive universities and wealthy families all over the country, shattering the myth of American meritocracy. In Unacceptable, veteran Wall Street Journal reporters Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz dig deep into how otherwise smart, loving parents became caught up in scandal, led through the side door by one man: college whisperer Rick Singer. Unacceptable traces how, over decades, the charismatic Singer easily reeled in parents hoping to guarantee top educations for their children, and exploited a system rigged against regular people. Exploring the status obsession that seduced entitled parents in search of an edge, Korn and Levitz unfurl a scheme that entangled more than fifty conspirators, from wealthy CEOs to famous actresses, leading to imprisonments, ruined careers, and terminated enrollments. An eye-opening account of corruption in America’s most exclusive institutions, Unacceptable tells the story of helicopter parenting, coddled teens, and the man who thought he couldn’t be caught. Detailing Singer’s steady rise and dramatic fall, Korn and Levitz expose the ugly underbelly of elite college admissions, and the devastating consequences of buying success.
Author : Bhaskar Sambasivan
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781692174057
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (74 download)
Download or read book You're In written by Bhaskar Sambasivan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YOU'RE IN is all about simplifying the overwhelming process of preparing for and completing the college admissions process the right way. From planning the high school academic curriculum to choosing extracurriculars to writing compelling application essays, this book is a vital tool that cuts through the fog to provide clear, concise guidance from the earliest planning steps to the finish line of being admitted. The unique perspectives of authors Jonathan Evans and Bhaskar Sambasivan into the component parts of this process are specifically geared toward clarity and against the mass of confusion and misinformation that you have likely encountered thus far. You can take a deeper dive into each chapter, reviewing the 100 helpful tips contained throughout and periodically giving yourself important reminders through the post-chapter recaps that distill the essential information into a convenient bulleted summary.As the landscape of college admissions continues to evolve, it is essential that families have access to the most relevant, most insightful knowledge needed to navigate it. Ultimately, this book ensures that when the time comes for your child to be evaluated by the admissions panel of his or her dream school, you have done everything possible to make their decision an easy "You're in!"PRAISE FOR YOU'RE IN"Evans and Sambasivan provide a clear guide to navigating the intricacies of the college admissions process in the right way. This is an indispensable guide to planning for college admission targeted at parents and students alike. A must for anyone that is planning to go to college or is helping someone with the college admissions process."Francisco D'Souza, Vice Chairman of Cognizant, a Fortune 200 company"Every family is looking to demystify the college admissions process. The guidance in this book is practical and clear, and touches upon key aspects of the process that even the most expensive college consultants don't address with nearly the same insight and clarity. A must-read for parents and students at any stage in the process."Marcia Hicks, College CounselorABOUT THE AUTHORSJonathan Evans is the CEO of Everest College Prep. He has worked as a private college admissions consultant for seven years, providing guidance to over 500 students and families. Under his guidance, students have gone on to attend prestigious universities such as Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and all of the top 25 colleges as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report list of top U.S. universities. He worked as a consultant for the Newark-based Research and Development Council of New Jersey, where he provided insights into how schools and communities can work together to provide greater opportunity for underserved, low-income students seeking college experience. Jonathan taught at Princeton High School and Madison High School, where he developed strong working relationships with families and developed a keen sense of families' unique concerns regarding the college admissions process.Bhaskar Sambasivan is currently working as the President and Chief Strategy Officer at a Life Sciences services company focused on the commercialization of medicines and devices and improving patient experience and quality of life. Bhaskar has been working in the Life Sciences industry for more than 25 years and was recognized by PharmaVOICE group as one of the most 100 influential and inspirational leaders in the Life Sciences industry in both 2017 and 2018. Bhaskar is passionate about bringing access to education and information to all students regardless of their economic backgrounds, and has been an active sponsor of programs that help provide academic enrichment to underprivileged children around the world.
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Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Digest of Education Statistics written by and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains information on a variety of subjects within the field of education statistics, including the number of schools and colleges, enrollments, teachers, graduates, educational attainment, finances, Federal funds for education, libraries, international education, and research and development.
