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Download full textHolmboe, Janelle – Journal of College Admission, 2020
Adam Sapp, assistant vice president of admissions at Pomona College (CA), grew up in a town with a population of 950 residents. He graduated with 47 other seniors and was one of only five in his class headed directly to a four-year college. Sapp's experience mirrors that of thousands of other students nationwide, clearly demonstrating the need to…
Descriptors: School Counselors, Rural Areas, College Applicants, College Choice
Direct linkBarnard, Brennan; Clark, Rick – Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019
Is your family just starting to think about visiting colleges? Maybe you are in the throes of the experience, feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. Did we miss a deadline? Should we be looking in-state or out-of-state, big school or small school? And what is a "FAFSA" anyway? "The Truth about College Admission" is the…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Choice, College Bound Students, High School Students
Timothy L. Fields; Shereem Herndon-Brown – Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024
Finding the right college is a challenge for all students, but Black families face additional challenges and questions when navigating the admissions process. Veteran admissions experts Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown demystify this complexity by advising families on when to begin the process, where to apply, and how to be a…
Descriptors: College Admission, African American Students, College Applicants, Black Colleges
Springer, Sally P.; Morgan, Joyce Vining; Griesemer, Nancy; Reider, Jon – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2023
Newly revised and thoroughly updated, the fifth edition of Admission Matters continues to be the go-to guide for students and families seeking help with the college admissions process. Higher education experts Sally P. Springer, Ph.D., Joyce Vining Morgan, Ph.D., Nancy Griesemer, M.A., and Jon Reider, Ph.D., deliver a practical and accessible…
Descriptors: College Admission, Admission Criteria, High School Students, College Applicants
Babineau, Kate – Cowen Institute, 2017
The Cowen Institute has a deep commitment to helping students in New Orleans access financial aid for college. They have previously monitored Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rates in New Orleans and Atlanta, provided resources to help FAFSA completion, and currently convene collaboratives of college counselors and youth…
Descriptors: Student Financial Aid, Best Practices, Guides, Nontraditional Students
John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity, 2020
The New York State Back to School Guide is written for people who wish to pursue a college education in New York State after their release from incarceration. Its core purpose is to help readers develop a thoughtful and practical academic reentry plan to advance personal and professional goals. Additionally, this resource will be useful to…
Descriptors: Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions, Reentry Students, Adult Students
ALA Editions, 2011
Librarians should add this must-have resource to their library's collection to assist patrons in the tough task of applying and paying for college. Whether they are a high school student, already in college, a parent, or an adult returning to school, patrons can use this guide to: (1) Fill out forms for financial aid, loans, and scholarships; (2)…
Descriptors: Reference Materials, Scholarships, Paying for College, Tuition
American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2009
This publication contains information about community colleges, the largest and fastest growing sector of U.S. higher education. Designed especially for students thinking about studying abroad in America, this publication provides information about: (1) College selection, application and visa processes, traveling to the United States, living in…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Higher Education, College Bound Students, College Choice
Peer reviewedFitzpatrick, Bonnie A.; Fleischer, Cathy A. – Journal of Career Education, 1984
Provides a step-by-step guide for writing a college essay so that students are better prepared to complete college admission forms. (JOW)
Descriptors: College Admission, College Applicants, College Choice, Essays
American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2008
The "International Student Guide to U.S. Community Colleges" is the only publication of its kind that targets prospective international students. Published annually, the Guide is designed to inform, advise, assist, and influence postsecondary students in other countries who plan to pursue education options in the United States. The Guide…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Students, Guides, Community Colleges
Human Resources Development Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 2002
This updated guide is designed to help students in Alberta, Canada, plan and finance postsecondary education. A student who has made financial plans will have more options when it is time to choose an institution for postsecondary education. How to choose the right school depends on what a student wants from education and what he or she plans for…
Descriptors: College Applicants, Foreign Countries, Paying for College, Student Financial Aid
Asher, Donald – 2000
This guide profiles innovative and unusual colleges that might interest the college applicant who is looking for the perfect "fit" and who thinks that "fit" might be met by something different. It also contains information to help the applicant contact other accredited 4-year institutions in the United States and Canada. The…
Descriptors: College Applicants, Colleges, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Office of Federal Student Aid (ED), Washington, DC. – 2003
This workshop manual is designed to teach financial aid administrators about student eligibility. The first module, "Student Eligibility," defines student eligibility criteria and discusses interpreting output documents and financial aid histories. Module 2 discusses calculating the expected family contribution (EFC) and calculating a student's…
Descriptors: College Applicants, Eligibility, Student Financial Aid, Student Financial Aid Officers
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. – 2001
This guide is designed to help students in Alberta, Canada, plan and finance postsecondary education. A student who has made financial plans will have more options when it is time to choose an institution for postsecondary education. How to choose the right school depends on what a student wants from education and what he or she plans for the…
Descriptors: College Applicants, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Paying for College
Office of Federal Student Aid (ED), Washington, DC. – 2003
This brochure in Spanish contains information about finding federal, state, and other sources of information about student financial aid for college. The brochure advises that most of the information private college scholarship search companies provide can be obtained for free elsewhere. Students should ensure that they are not paying for free…
Descriptors: College Applicants, Federal Aid, Resources, Scholarships
