Winning the College Admission Game: Strategies for Parents & Students
by Peter Van Buskirk
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Manufacturer: Petersons Guides
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 378.1
EAN: 9780768924916
ISBN: 076892491X
Label: Petersons Guides
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
Publisher: Petersons Guides
Studio: Petersons Guides
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Summary: A Real Insider's Guide
Comment: Peter Van Buskirk was always one of the few admission deans who was willing to tell it like it is. His chapter on "What Colleges is Want" is a gem and could only have been written by someone who spent the better part of his career doing just that. As a school counselor myself, I am weary of books that sensationalize and distort the reality of the admission process. This one lifts back the curtain on college admission and also gives sound counseling that will help both parents and students keep their feet on the ground. Highly recommended.
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Summary: A Thoughtful and Clear Guide to a Complicated (and Sensationalized) Process
Comment: You have to really want to understand how college admission works to like this book. It is not written in a sensational or glib way like so many "get into college" guides. It gets at the driving forces behind how colleges set enrollment goals and then recruit and admit (or not) to meet them. Van Buskirk's writing is a blend of practical advice and scholarly insights - very challenging and very helpful for students and parents.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best Book I have seen for those thinking about college
Comment: The only thing wrong with this book is that I got it when my daughter was a junior and not a freshman or in the eight grade. It is actually two books in one. One is for the student and one for the parent(s). It tells what you should be doing year by year which leads into how the colleges choose their students. It goes into the importance of the student doing the work, the essay and the choosing of the right college for the student. It gives advice on financing, its availability and how to apply for it. It has a realistic "pyramid" on what your chances are to getting accepted at certain schools. The best part is that nothing is held back and it is so very easy to read and to understand. Considering its low price and the amount of money the student and parents are thinking about spending on college this book becomes "a must have" for any family considering college. I also believe it is a book that any teacher or administrator needs to own or have access to.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Incredibly valuable resource for students and parents
Comment: With wisdom, insight, and realism, Peter Van Buskirk tells it like it is. This book provides practical advice for how to succeed in the college admissions process, not just survive. The best part is that as a parent and an admissions professional, Van Buskirk knows that "winning" the game means something different for every student. The objective is to identify and gain admission to the colleges that will best fit each individual's academic, professional, and personal goals. Van Buskirk's book will help students make that happen.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent overview of college admissions process
Comment: I highly recommend this book for high school students planning to apply to competitive colleges and for their parents. The book gives an honest and straightforward explanation of the process, from the earliest college visits to how to what to do if offered a spot on a college waitlist.
This is actually two books in one -- one geared to parents, the other for students. While some of the content overlaps, the advice, comments, and discussion is different in each section, geared to answer the different concerns and questions that students and parents have.
Despite the title, this is not one of those books that claims to explain what hoops the student must jump through to get into Ivy League schools. Rather, the author emphasizes the importance of finding a college that is a good fit for the student and disregarding the hype surrounding college rankings, and provides good tips for the student in narrowing down choices. He also tells parents to back off and let their kids take ownership of the process, while at the same time giving valuable pointers as to way parents can support and guide their teenagers along the way.
I think the book's greatest strength is the author's frank and eye-opening discussion of the hidden agenda that drives college admissions and financial aid decisions. Peter Van Buskirk provides an inside view of how applications are processed and reviewed, what admissions staff is really looking for, what catches their attention, and understanding concepts like enrollment management and how financial aid is awarded. I wish I had this book before my kids applied to college -- so I am speaking from experience when I say that this book contains some important and valuable truths that are ignored, misunderstood, or glossed over in other college books.
If you are new to the process, buy this book first -- and if you are in the midst of the process and hopelessly confused.... buy this book. It really will help you cut through the hype and gain insight into how to find the colleges that best meet your needs, and how to put together an application package that maximizes your chance of acceptance.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: A Real Insider's Guide
Comment: Peter Van Buskirk was always one of the few admission deans who was willing to tell it like it is. His chapter on "What Colleges is Want" is a gem and could only have been written by someone who spent the better part of his career doing just that. As a school counselor myself, I am weary of books that sensationalize and distort the reality of the admission process. This one lifts back the curtain on college admission and also gives sound counseling that will help both parents and students keep their feet on the ground. Highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Thoughtful and Clear Guide to a Complicated (and Sensationalized) Process
Comment: You have to really want to understand how college admission works to like this book. It is not written in a sensational or glib way like so many "get into college" guides. It gets at the driving forces behind how colleges set enrollment goals and then recruit and admit (or not) to meet them. Van Buskirk's writing is a blend of practical advice and scholarly insights - very challenging and very helpful for students and parents.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best Book I have seen for those thinking about college
Comment: The only thing wrong with this book is that I got it when my daughter was a junior and not a freshman or in the eight grade. It is actually two books in one. One is for the student and one for the parent(s). It tells what you should be doing year by year which leads into how the colleges choose their students. It goes into the importance of the student doing the work, the essay and the choosing of the right college for the student. It gives advice on financing, its availability and how to apply for it. It has a realistic "pyramid" on what your chances are to getting accepted at certain schools. The best part is that nothing is held back and it is so very easy to read and to understand. Considering its low price and the amount of money the student and parents are thinking about spending on college this book becomes "a must have" for any family considering college. I also believe it is a book that any teacher or administrator needs to own or have access to.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Incredibly valuable resource for students and parents
Comment: With wisdom, insight, and realism, Peter Van Buskirk tells it like it is. This book provides practical advice for how to succeed in the college admissions process, not just survive. The best part is that as a parent and an admissions professional, Van Buskirk knows that "winning" the game means something different for every student. The objective is to identify and gain admission to the colleges that will best fit each individual's academic, professional, and personal goals. Van Buskirk's book will help students make that happen.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent overview of college admissions process
Comment: I highly recommend this book for high school students planning to apply to competitive colleges and for their parents. The book gives an honest and straightforward explanation of the process, from the earliest college visits to how to what to do if offered a spot on a college waitlist.
This is actually two books in one -- one geared to parents, the other for students. While some of the content overlaps, the advice, comments, and discussion is different in each section, geared to answer the different concerns and questions that students and parents have.
Despite the title, this is not one of those books that claims to explain what hoops the student must jump through to get into Ivy League schools. Rather, the author emphasizes the importance of finding a college that is a good fit for the student and disregarding the hype surrounding college rankings, and provides good tips for the student in narrowing down choices. He also tells parents to back off and let their kids take ownership of the process, while at the same time giving valuable pointers as to way parents can support and guide their teenagers along the way.
I think the book's greatest strength is the author's frank and eye-opening discussion of the hidden agenda that drives college admissions and financial aid decisions. Peter Van Buskirk provides an inside view of how applications are processed and reviewed, what admissions staff is really looking for, what catches their attention, and understanding concepts like enrollment management and how financial aid is awarded. I wish I had this book before my kids applied to college -- so I am speaking from experience when I say that this book contains some important and valuable truths that are ignored, misunderstood, or glossed over in other college books.
If you are new to the process, buy this book first -- and if you are in the midst of the process and hopelessly confused.... buy this book. It really will help you cut through the hype and gain insight into how to find the colleges that best meet your needs, and how to put together an application package that maximizes your chance of acceptance.
A trusted adviser, Peter Van Buskirk outlines winning strategies for finding and getting into the student’s best college “fit.” The unique format of this “flip book” creates a blueprint for parents and students to follow on parallel yet distinct paths so they can collaboratively approach the college admission process.
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