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The College Admissions Mystique - by Bill Mayher (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In this fresh and plainspoken book, admissions professional Bill Mayher demystifies the college application process, guiding students and parents through this too often anxiety-filled ritual.
- Author(s): Bill Mayher
- 240 Pages
- Reference, General
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About the Book
In this fresh and plain-spoken book, an admissions pro demystifies the difficult process of applying for college. With humor and an insider's knowledge, he untangles the web of emotions and misinformation that makes the process so hazardous. Bill Mayher covers practical issues, including discovering colleges, narrowing the search, finding financial aid, and using college counselors to the best advantage.Book Synopsis
In this fresh and plainspoken book, admissions professional Bill Mayher demystifies the college application process, guiding students and parents through this too often anxiety-filled ritual. He covers practical issues, including discovering colleges, narrowing down the search, finding financial aid, and using college counselors to the best advantage. And he deals with the emotional issues, since this is a time of transition and growth for the whole family. Finally, he makes it clear that the best college choice is not simply the school that is the most difficult to get into.
From the Back Cover
In this fresh and plainspoken book, Bill Mayher demystifies the process. He covers practical issues, including discovering colleges, narrowing the search, finding financial aid, and using college counselors to the best advantage. And he deals with the emotional issues, since this is a time of transition and growth for the whole family. Finally, he makes it clear that the best college choice is not simply the school that is the most difficult to get into.Review Quotes
"Bill Mayher's intelligence, common sense, and humor, coupled with his love and respect for students and education, made him a standout as a college counselor. Now all families can have the benefit of his insight as they navigate the college application process." --Tamara Elliott Rogers, Former Senior Admissions Officer, Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges
"A wise and thoughtful book. I shall recommend it enthusiastically to our students and their families." --Alice Purington, Senior Associate Director of College Counseling, Phillips Academy "Buy this book! It is the finest I have encountered on the subject in my thirty-year career. It will make you a stronger applicant or a better parent." --Thomas D. Harvey, Headmaster, Lake Forest Academy