Unlocking College Admissions
About The Book
It’s no secret that the college search and application process can be challenging for students and families alike. Unlocking College Admissions: Your Step-By-Step Workbook For Finding The Right College And Getting In was written by a former teacher and experienced college admissions consultant with one goal in mind: to help students thoughtfully consider their post-high school goals and successfully navigate the complex world of college admissions.
This comprehensive workbook provides students with the guidance they need to find and apply to the colleges that are the right fit for them. It walks students through each important step along the way—how to build a strong high school resume, explore post-high school options, create effective college applications, and apply to their colleges of choice. The book also includes helpful and informative Resource Pages on all the essential aspects of the college admissions process, from financial aid and college essays to SAT/ACT preparation and much more. Plus, it features a College Planning Calendar to help keep students, parents and the professionals working with them on track.
Praise for Unlocking College Admissions
"This workbook is an invaluable guide that walks you through every step of the college process. Packed with essential information, it provides the tools needed to navigate the journey with confidence and ease."
- Judy Bass, Certified Educational Planner & Founder of Bass Educational Services LLC
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“Matt's step-by-step guide really helps to break down the increasingly complex world of college admissions. Whether you are new to the process or you are looking to understand how the process has evolved, this is a great resource!”
- Evan Weinberger, Founder of Staying Ahead of the Game LLC & Co-Founder of Illuminos LLC
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“With "Unlocking College Admissions", Matt has created the ultimate resource for any high school student looking for guidance navigating the post-high school process. In this all encompassing combination of a resource guide and workbook, every aspect of holistic admissions at colleges has been considered and dissected in easy to understand terms. Whether the book is read cover-to-cover or picked up at different times throughout the process, the reader is guaranteed to find relevant and specific information that demystifies college admissions, as well as writing prompts that lead to self-reflection and a more thoughtful college application process.
As a high school college counselor, I would confidently recommend "Unlocking College Admissions" to my students, and from my previous experience in an admissions office, I know I would have been thrilled to see applicants approach the process with the level of intentionality and research this book encourages.”
- Morgan Theze, College Counselor at Mary McDowell Friends School and former Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at Pace University
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“This guide provides a solid starting point for parents who are navigating the college admissions process for the first time. It offers a general overview of key steps and considerations, making an often overwhelming process feel more approachable.”
- Wendy Weinberger, Illuminos Academic Coaching President & Co-founder
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