Beyond the GPA: How to Give Your Student an Edge with College Admissions

My new book will be published on Amazon on August 1st. This is the table of contents. Do you have subjects you would like included?

STRATEGIES

1. Mapping Your Future: Freshmen, Sophomores, and First-Semester Juniors

2. The Power of Asking Questions: What Are Your Student’s College Priorities?

3. Researching Colleges: Navigating the College Search

4. Choosing a  Major: Passion vs. Practicality

5. Extracurricular and Summer Activities: The Importance of Getting Involved

6. Senior Year Classes: Charting Your Course

7. Social Media: From Likes to Acceptance

8. College Visits: The Value of Personal Experience

9. College Fairs: Standing Out from the Crowd

10. Teacher Recommendations: The Art of Asking

11. Demonstrating Interest: Showing Colleges, You Care

12. Narrowing Down the College List: From Many to Few(er)

13. College Applications: The Power of Personalization

14. Brainstorming College Essay Topics: Generating Winning Ideas

15. Crafting the College Essay: Making It Memorable

16. Paying for College: The Rising Cost of Higher Education

17. When Financial Aid and Scholarships Aren’t Enough: What Next?

18. Making the Final Decision: From Pros and Cons to the Ultimate Choice

19. After the Final Decision: Moving On With Confidence

20. Transitioning to College: Moving Smoothly from Home to Campus

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Topic 1 Waitlisted Students

Topic 2 Deferred Students

Topic 3 Rejected Students

Topic 4 Learning Disabled Students

Topic 5 Performing Arts Students

Topic 6 Student-Athletes

Topic 7 Students with Mental Health Issues

Topic 8 Gap Years