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Get Accepted To The College That's Right For You
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.
New sixth edition is fully updated with information on standardized testing, financial aid, online applications, and more.
The #1 expert on America's colleges will show you how to:
Choose the right kind of school for you
Filter out the hype
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.