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Choose the Right College & Get Accepted!
by Siobhan Phinney, Columbia '99; Megan Hutchin, Middlebury '05; Albert Suh, Princeton '02 & the SHS Editors
"These are the kinds of guides a guidance counselor might love, with a mentor's nurturing tone."
- THE NEW YORK TIMES
"A clear and concise guide to the college-application process. The book is peppered with quotes describing the personal experiences of current college students and recent grads and includes tips from admissions deans. This informative book is an excellent addition."
- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Figuring out where to apply to college, writing endless essays, surviving interviews, doing well on tests, figuring out how to pay for the ever-growing education price tag, dealing with counselors, parents, and nagging relatives...all of this adds up to a great amount of work, stress, and anxiety. We know because we've been through it. And to help you ace the college application process we've put together our experience-tested tips and advice.
Check out our student-written articles, essays, and interviews below:
• COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MILESTONES
• MAKE THE MOST OF EACH CAMPUS VISIT
• CONSIDER EARLY DECISION
• APPLY TO A DIVERSE SET OF COLLEGES
• TACKLE STANDARDIZED TESTS
• ACE YOUR COLLEGE INTERVIEW
• LEARN HOW TO GET GREAT RECS
• WRITE KILLER COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAYS
• DEAL WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS STRESS
Read sample college application essays!
• Essay #1: Pomona College
• Essay #2: Middlebury College
• Essay #3: University of Portland
• Read a sample chapter! - FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU WANT IN A COLLEGE
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"An interesting addition to the books of advice for college-bound high school students, especially for students hoping to be accepted by one of the most selective colleges."
Claire Rosser, KLIATT
"This is a first of its kind. I wish I had something like this when I was getting ready for college!"
Recent Grad,
Hawaii Pacific University
"The student authors have covered pretty much all the bases with this guide...I found it to be entirely interesting and helpful, and now I don't have to go through the process alone."
Freshman,
Butler University
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