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Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > Advice on education
Helping applicants navigate the intricate yet vitally important
essay process at elite schools such as Stanford a university that
enrolls students from all 50 states and 52 countries and has an
admission rate less than five percent this go-to guide helps
prospective students see for themselves what it takes to be
admitted to selective programs at colleges nationwide. Along with
the 50 essay examples that give a detailed analysis of the
strengths and even weaknesses of each essay, there are tips from
college admission officers and successful applicants and a
description of the 25 essay mistakes that guarantee failure. For
highly judicious colleges, the essay is one of the most important
factors in whether students are admitted or rejected, yet this
resource, from a pair of award-winning authors and college
application gurus, will help readers temper their fears and inspire
their writing.
Want to make the most out of being a student? Award-winning mental
health specialist Dr Dominique Thompson explores issues around
leaving home, exam stress, socialising, safety, sex, and drugs, to
help you succeed and truly enjoy your time as a student.
Complemented by insights from real students, this useful guide
provides credible advice, practical tips and exercises to help you
safely navigate the unique pressures and opportunities that student
life brings. Easy-to-read, visually appealing and convenient to
carry, it's a non-judgemental toolkit for happiness and confidence.
Stay Balanced While You Study is the ultimate companion for
school-leavers planning ahead for university, as well as a handy
addition for those already in higher and further education.
Leaving home and starting a university course is one of the most
exciting - and daunting - of life's experiences. This book offers a
complete guide on how to manage, thrive and enjoy the transition
from home to halls, from start to finish. Author James Thornhill
takes the new student through every detail of each stage, from
choosing a course to finding accommodation, and offers reassuring
advice on every practical, emotional and financial process of the
first few months.
Deluged with messages that range from “It’s Ivy League or
bust” to “It doesn’t matter where you go,” college
applicants and their families often find themselves lost, adrift in
a sea of information overload. Finally—a worthy life preserver
has arrived. The Enlightened College Applicant speaks to its
audience in a highly accessible, engaging, and example-filled
style, giving readers the perspective and practical tools to select
and earn admission at the colleges that most closely align with
their academic, career, and life goals. In place of the recycled
entrance statistics or anecdotal generalizations about campus life
found in many guidebooks, The Enlightened College Applicant
presents a no-nonsense account of how students should approach the
college search and admissions process. Shifting the mindset from
“How can I get into a college?” to “What can that college do
for me?” authors Bergman and Belasco pull back the curtain on
critical topics such as whether college prestige matters, what
college-related skills are valued in the job market, which schools
and degrees provide the best return on investment, how to minimize
the costs of a college education, and much more. Whether you are a
valedictorian or a B/C student, this easy-to-read book will improve
your college savvy and enable you to maximize the benefits of your
higher education.
A parent's guide to understanding the Common Core educational
standards Designed to ensure a similar level of job and college
preparedness for students from all backgrounds and regions, the
Common Core standards have been adopted in 45 states from coast to
coast. These new common standards are designed to bring many
diverse state standards into alignment with each other in math and
English to create a set of national educational standards. Common
Core Standards For Parents For Dummies explains this new set of
standards, what it means for students, and how parents can get
their children prepared for the school year. * Explains what
changes to expect in the classroom * Includes a grade-by-grade
explanation of the new math and English standards * Provides tips
and exercises for helping students succeed For parents who want to
help their kids excel at school, Common Core Standards For Parents
For Dummies is a handy, straightforward guide that explains
everything they need to know.
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