What It Really Takes to Get Into Ivy League and Other Highly Selective Colleges
by Chuck Hughes
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Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 378.1610973
EAN: 9780071412599
ISBN: 007141259X
Label: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: 2003-03-19
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Studio: McGraw-Hill
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Complete waste of money
Comment: There was very little that was useful or interesting in this book. It doesn't offer any new information or insights that aren't already shared in other similar books, and it isn't helpful in guiding one when applying to selective colleges.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Confused
Comment: I actually haven't read this book but I can't help notice that the picture on the front is of the University of Montana campus. As a Brown student from Montana, it makes me think I should have just stayed at home!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Well-informed but wordy
Comment: This book is an asset to any student applying to "most selective" schools because it gives detailed and candid information about what Ivy League colleges are looking for.
Although the basic message here is unsurprising (like another reviewer says, it boils down to "be the best"), a lot of the details are helpful. For instance, it addresses a few perennial questions like "B in an AP class or A in a regular class?" and "Is depth or breadth more important when it comes to extracurriculars?" The specifics will be helpful to anyone who is already basically familiar with the Ivy League admissions process. More importantly, the book represents a real-life inside perspective on the Ivies.
At the same time, it's not a very well-written book. No grammatical errors, but it's quite wordy, full of weak verbs and obvious introductory remarks. This sounds like a minor problem, but it makes the book much harder to slog through than Michele Hernandez' books (A is for Admission and Acing the College Application), which are just as informative, much better written, and in general a better place to start.
If you are applying to Ivies and do not have an excellent college counselor, and you have already read Hernandez' books, I recommend this book as a highly informative inside perspective.
Customer Rating:
Summary: One of the best!
Comment: One of the best book in the market if you want to know about college admission. By the way, you dont have to buy pizza instead of this book!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Hughes is amazing!!!!!!
Comment: brilliant guy, great advice
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Complete waste of money
Comment: There was very little that was useful or interesting in this book. It doesn't offer any new information or insights that aren't already shared in other similar books, and it isn't helpful in guiding one when applying to selective colleges.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Confused
Comment: I actually haven't read this book but I can't help notice that the picture on the front is of the University of Montana campus. As a Brown student from Montana, it makes me think I should have just stayed at home!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Well-informed but wordy
Comment: This book is an asset to any student applying to "most selective" schools because it gives detailed and candid information about what Ivy League colleges are looking for.
Although the basic message here is unsurprising (like another reviewer says, it boils down to "be the best"), a lot of the details are helpful. For instance, it addresses a few perennial questions like "B in an AP class or A in a regular class?" and "Is depth or breadth more important when it comes to extracurriculars?" The specifics will be helpful to anyone who is already basically familiar with the Ivy League admissions process. More importantly, the book represents a real-life inside perspective on the Ivies.
At the same time, it's not a very well-written book. No grammatical errors, but it's quite wordy, full of weak verbs and obvious introductory remarks. This sounds like a minor problem, but it makes the book much harder to slog through than Michele Hernandez' books (A is for Admission and Acing the College Application), which are just as informative, much better written, and in general a better place to start.
If you are applying to Ivies and do not have an excellent college counselor, and you have already read Hernandez' books, I recommend this book as a highly informative inside perspective.
Customer Rating:
Summary: One of the best!
Comment: One of the best book in the market if you want to know about college admission. By the way, you dont have to buy pizza instead of this book!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Hughes is amazing!!!!!!
Comment: brilliant guy, great advice
The ultimate insider's guide to getting into the nation's most competitive colleges Written by a former senior admissions officer at Harvard University, this book provides keen insights into what it takes to get into America's top schools. With the help of case studies of successful Harvard applicants, Charles Hughes II defines the goals and mission of highly selective schools. He explains the relative weight given to: * Academics
* Extra-curricular activities
* Personal qualities
* Intangibles in the admission process Hughes breaks down the components of the application, explaining the significance of each and how they are evaluated. And, drawing upon his extensive experience, he clues readers in on effective ways for applicants to improve their candidacy, including: * How to prepare early in high school
* How to write a better application
* How to find the school best suited to their interests, personality, and goals With this essential guide, students will be able to present their talents in the best light possible, and create a winning college application.
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