Countdown to College: 21 To Do Lists for High School: Step-By-Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Valerie Pierce (Author), Cheryl Rilly (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Front Porch Press (MI); 2 edition (April 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965608689
• ISBN-13: 978-0965608688
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information!, October 25, 2003

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This review is from: Countdown to College: 21 To-Do Lists for High School: Step-By-Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders (Paperback)

After being shown this book, I ordered two copies; one for my niece and one for my nephew, both of whom will be graduating from eighth grade next spring. Having gone through the experience of looking at, applying to, and choosing colleges with two sons, I can say that the information this book contains is right on the mark. It is thorough, succinctly presented, and easily understood. The list format and quotes from students present the information in a logical way that is fun to read. Organizing the lists as tasks to be considered during each year of high school makes the college search process much less overwhelming. I wish that "Countdown to College" had been available as my family felt its way through the process for the first time seven years ago.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars College Parents of America Recommends "Countdown", August 23, 2004

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James A. Boyle "President, College Parents of... (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Countdown to College: 21 To-Do Lists for High School: Step-By-Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders (Paperback)

As the president of College Parents of America, the only nationwide member association dedicated to serving and advocating on behalf of current and future college parents, I consider Valerie Pierce's "Countdown to College" to be one of the most valuable and user-friendly college planning guides in print. When I first began compiling and culling information for parents to access on our Web site (www.collegeparents.org), I consulted "Countdown" frequently for resources and easy-to-understand explanations of complex preparation and application processes. I found the book to be concise, well-organized and comprehensive in its "To Do" lists for high school students. Today, my staff and I still keep several dog-eared copies around for quick and easy reference. And, we have enlisted Ms. Pierce as one of our "Ask the Experts" panelists for our members to consult. I highly recommend this book for all parents of high school students -- and I guarantee that their copies will become dog-eared as well!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!!!, September 24, 2003

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DeBra D. Edwards (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Countdown to College: 21 To-Do Lists for High School: Step-By-Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders (Paperback)

This book is a "must have" for any college-bound student. As a certified trainer for the College for Texans program, I know how important it is to start the process early. This book is a comprehensive guide to the entire college preparation, admission and financial aid process. I've seen many, many guides to college and this is very best!