Find Your College Fit: How To Choose, Apply To, and Afford the Right College For You

A college education is a key to a fulfilling life, not just a credential or ticket to a high-paying job. Attending the right college can set you up for success, introduce you to the right people, teach you valuable life skills, and help you discover who you are. But too many students get caught up in rankings, reputations, and the frenzy of high-stakes college admissions, wasting their time applying to colleges that aren’t right for them. Or they settle for the cheapest possible college they can find because they don’t realize that the right college will offer them merit aid to attend. There is a college out there that is right for you — your perfect college FIT. And if you want to find it, this book is for you. Written by a college professor and father, this guide is straightforward, easy to read, and offers advice like a trusted friend who has been through the process. When it comes to picking a college, this book will teach you: How to ignore college rankings and reputation and look for what really matters How to create a customized college list to ensure a good fit How to get the most out of college visits And when you’re applying, you’ll learn: What “test-optional” really means and why it matters How to use essays and interviews to get into the right college How to find a “deep interest” instead of being well-rounded On the topic of paying for college, this book shows you: How to get a discount on tuition How to decipher an award letter How to negotiate for more financial aid when your offer isn’t enough And when you’re ready to make a final decision, this book teaches you: How to compare college admissions offers How to decide if a college is the right “fit” How to convince your admissions counselor you’re the right fit Don’t waste time trying to get into someone else’s dream school. Spend your time finding your own dream school, getting in, and getting merit aid. Find Your College Fit walks you through every step in the college search process from the PSAT to decision day.
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Author/Artist:Cottrell, Duane
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