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In these uncertain times, parents and students are feeling even more anxious about how to approach applying to college. To address this, the authors provide advice and guidance starting at freshman year of high school up through senior year. This step-by-step guidance will empower students to take control of their academic futures and thrive, no matter what the future brings.
List of contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Freshman Year: On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
- Set Your Goals
- Meet Your Guidance Counselor
- Join in Extracurricular Activities
- Get Involved in Activities Outside of School
- Develop Good Habits
- Get Organized
- Be College Bound
Chapter 2 Sophomore Year: Dive In
- Motivate Yourself
- Understand Your Test Options
- Get to Know Your Teachers
- Build on Your Credentials
- Be Organized
- Meet With Your Guidance Counselor
- Plan Your Summer
Chapter 3 Junior Year: Control The Chaos
- Standardized Testing
- College Fairs
- School Research
- Meet with Your Guidance Counselor
- Request Recommendations
- Save Important Work
- What Are You Going to do This Summer
Chapter 4 Senior Year: Write Your Story
- Guidance Counselor Meeting
- Apply to College
- Financial Aid
- Post Application To-Dos
Chapter 5 Pre-College: Getting Ready
- Pre-College Tasks
- Summer To-Dos
About the Authors
About the author
Anna Costaras holds a
BS and MBA from New York University Stern School of Business. A veteran of the
college application process, Anna founded a college-bound mentoring program for
underserved students from her community to guide students on their way to
college. Anna has been actively involved with an educational
enrichment program for children in need of after-school support, as a volunteer
and college mentor, and has served on the Board of
Directors.
Gail Liss earned a MBA
from New York University Stern School of Business, studied at The London School
of Economics and holds a BA from the University of Rochester. Gail serves on
the Board of Trustees of an organization running dynamic community centers
delivering programming and services to residents across the five boroughs of
New York City. Gail has extensive experience with the college
application process and has served as a coach and advisor to college bound
students in a number of non-profit organizations.
Summary
In these uncertain times, parents and students are feeling even more anxious about how to approach applying to college. To address this, the authors provide advice and guidance starting at freshman year of high school up through senior year. This step-by-step guidance will empower students to take control of their academic futures and thrive, no matter what the future brings.
Foreword
Both authors are top college admission experts who lead workshops and seminars for parents and students. The authors' previous books have sold over 25K copies. Anna Costaras is actively involved with Adventures in Learning, an educational enrichment program for children in need of after-school support, as a college mentor and on the board of directors. Gail Liss serves on the Advisory Board of Young Women’s Leadership Network, which supports The Young Women’s Leadership Schools and College Bound Initiative.
