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DON'T LET YOUR GRADES STOP YOU FROM GETTING A GREAT EDUCATION
Think you can't go to a good college because your grades or test scores are too low? Think again! There are some incredible colleges out there just waiting to see your admission application and here is the book where you will find them. Inside you’ll learn how to:
Boost your chances of getting into college RIGHT NOW
Identify colleges that don’t emphasize grades and test scores in their admission decisions
Find schools that provide extra academic support to help you transition from high school to college
Write an admission essay that grabs the attention of the admission officers
Win free money for college with scholarships based on more than grades and test scores
Select the right college with profiles of 175 great schools that say YES to students like you every day
Plus, detailed information on support for students with learning disabilities at each college
America’s Best Colleges for B Students has the answers that you need to find the best college for you!
List of contents
Section 1: Choosing: How to choose the right college for you
Chapter 1: Where to find colleges that welcome B students
Chapter 2: It’s never too late: Make a change for the better right now
Section 2: Getting in: Beyond the basic application form
Chapter 3: GPAs, SATs and ACTs, oh my!
Chapter 4: Winning in writing: The all-important college essay
Chapter 5: Winning in words: The also-important college interview
Section 3: Paying: B students can win scholarships
Chapter 6: B students can win scholarships too
Section 4: Coping: Tips for thriving
Chapter 7: What is due when: The top ten of time management
Chapter 8: Am I having fun yet? The top ten of balancing social and studies
Chapter 9: Where’s Mom when I need her? The top ten of living on your own
Section 5: The colleges: A guide to the colleges that welcome B students
About the author
Tamra B. Orr is a full-time education writer and author in Portland, Oregon. She has written more than 250 nonfiction books for young people and families, including America's Best Colleges for B Students and exam questions for national standardized tests.
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