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The College Application Guide That Will Walk You Through Figuring Out Which College is Right For You and Help You Get Accepted

Everyone has their own idea of the perfect college. The Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College is the only admissions guide that starts with an in-depth assessment of your priorities, then takes you step-by-step through the process of applying to the schools you actually want to get into. The latest edition is fully updated with information on standardized testing, financial aid, online applications, and more.

In this college application guide, the #1 expert on America's colleges will show you how to:

• Choose the right kind of school for you


• Filter out the hype


• Navigate the financial aid process


• Earn the test scores colleges want you to see


• Write authentic essays (even if you're not a great writer)


• Submit an application that shows off your best features


• Ask the right questions during campus visits


• Know how admissions officers rank candidates


• Get off the waiting list and get accepted


• Attract and even negotiate the best financial aid package

The most trusted resource for helping students get into the schools of their choice. The perfect companion to The Fiske Guide To Colleges 2021 or other college guides or college directory.