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The College Admissions Blueprint: 9 Proven Steps From Application to Acceptance
In The College Admissions Blueprint: 9 Proven Steps From Application to Acceptance, A. Y. Shih, MD presents a comprehensive and insightful guide aimed at both students and parents navigating the complex world of college admissions. Shih adeptly breaks down the admission process into manageable steps, elucidating the importance and intricacies of each stage. The tone of the book is approachable and engaging, creating a sense of partnership between the author and the reader.
The book opens with a focus on the personal statement, a crucial component of the application process that is often overlooked until the last minute. Shih emphasizes the importance of early preparation, offering clear, practical advice on crafting a statement that is succint and impactful. The narrative then progresses to cover a wide range of topics essential to the admissions process, including classroom performance, extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, SAT preparation, the art of self-presentation, and the interview process. Each subject is treated with depth and clarity, providing valuable insights for prospective college applicants.
One of the book’s many strengths is its ability to distill complex steps into accessible, understandable segments tailored to high school students. Shih’s final thoughts, summarized in the concluding section of the book, offer a personal touch, reflecting a genuine commitment to making the college admissions process more approachable. The book contains numerous insightful statements, among which the phrase “Remember that one’s” particularly resonates for its profound simplicity and relevance.
Shih’s writing style and delivery of information in The College Admissions Blueprint is commendable, ensuring that readers are not overwhelmed while still receiving all the necessary details. His straightforward writing style, coupled with the book’s concise length, makes it an accessible read. Additionally, the content is timeless, offering guidance that will remain relevant for future generations of students. This book is an essential resource for anyone embarking on the college admissions journey, whether they are just beginning to explore the process, have some understanding of it, or are deeply interested in the nuances of college admissions.
Pages: 61 | ASIN : B0CKSXXYCD
College, Covid, and Questions
![College, Covid, and Questions: Tips and Advice for Incoming Freshmen, Undergraduates, Transfer Students, and Parents by [Suzy Beamer Bohnert]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bWy0uwqxL.jpg)
Suzy Beamer Bohnert has freshmen, continuing students and parents covered. In her book, the author talks about college routines, the basics, what every student and parent needs to know and general life in college. This book is timely as the author also talks about the coronavirus pandemic, how it has affected learning institutions and the economy. I enjoyed reading about the author when she talked about the status quo, as she paints the reality in a clear manner and one can get to fully comprehend where she is coming from. College, Covid, and Questions is an informative book that will not only help you choose the right collegiate path, but also help you navigate college life once you are there.
What I loved most about Suzy Bohnert’s writing is how she makes the reader part of her story. Suzy Bohnert is engaging and makes the reader feel like they belong. I appreciate the tonal variation when the author is writing about content to ensure it is relevant to parents and guardians versus the choice of words she uses when addressing students and young readers. Suzy Bohnert is easy to understand and fun to read. Her diction is excellent and the text in the book is clear from the start. This book is like a student manual that can help students navigate new settings and new communities. I have a child currently preparing for college so this book was very relevant to me. I wanted to know what my child could expect in the modern landscape of colleges. There was plenty of highlighting done on my part by the end of the book, as I found so much of this book enlightening and informative.
Starting college is tough, it was tough in my day, I can’t even imagine adding the stress of COVID on top if it all. This is why Suzy Beamer Bohnert’s book is critical to student success. Going to college can be overwhelming, but College, Covid, and Questions brings clarity and order to something that can be distressingly complex. Do yourself a favor, prepare yourself, and grab a copy of this pragmatic and insightful book.
Pages: 150 | ASIN: B08R91DVL8
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