Don't Worry, You'll Get In: 100 Winning Tips for Stress-Free College Admissions [Paperback]

Mimi Doe (Author), Michele A. Hernandez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 10, 2005

With more teenagers applying to college today than ever before, the competition has never been stiffer, and the stress can become unbearable not just for teens, but for the entire family. In Don't Worry, You'll Get In, one of the country's top college admissions counselors Michele Hernandez and leading parenting expert Mimi Doe join forces to bring teens the first college admissions guide of its kind: an easy and accessible book full of 100 specific tips to navigate the admissions process successfully and calmly. For each step, Hernandez explains to teens in simple terms exactly what they need to do, while Mimi Doe empowers them to tackle that step with confidence and in the least stressful way. Covering everything from standardized testing to summer plans to writing a great essay, Don't Worry, You'll Get In is the perfect guide for high schoolers who want to be accepted at the school of their choice without burning out for the sake of getting in.

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About the Author

MIMI DOE is a nationally recognized parenting expert and author of several books, including the award-winning 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting and Busy but Balanced. She’s featured weekly on The Hallmark Channel’s New Morning TV and writes an online newsletter with over 40,000 subscribers. Doe lives with her family in Concord, Massachusetts.
DR. MICHELE A. HERNANDEZ, president and founder of Hernandez College Consulting, is one of America’s leading experts in selective college admissions and counseling services. She is the author of three books, including the best-selling A is for Admission, and lives with her family outside Portland, Oregon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (March 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569243670
• ISBN-13: 978-1569243671
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #785,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bite Size Advice for Overstressed Teens, June 5, 2005

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Abigail Marshall "Parent & Author" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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Parents and teenagers who have already read extensively about the college admissions process or worked with professional counselors will not find much new in this book, but this is an excellent choice for the teenager who is procrastinating or feeling overwhelmed by the process. Each page has a short paragraph with a useful tip, including a simple title and phrase to summarize the advice. The format is great for thumbing through or simply referring to the topics where advice is needed at the time - for example, a student preparing for an interview would find about 20 helpful tips in the "Interviews Chapter" - including advice on what to wear, how to prepare, and what to talk about. It would take only a few minutes to review this section - yet it probably covers everything the student is likely to be concerned about.
This book is a great choice for teens who don't have the time to read a lengthy discourse and who tend to tune out anything that sounds like parental advice.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just in Time!, March 10, 2005

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Janice McDonald "Janice McDonald" (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Worry, You'll Get In: 100 Winning Tips for Stress-Free College Admissions (Paperback)

I just received this book and want to kiss the authors myself. My son is a high school junior and the frenzy over at our house has begun. I'm stressed, my husband's stressed, and my son Josh is a mess. I read about this book coming up and preordered a copy. It arrived and Josh disappeared for about an hour and then threw it onto my lap saying, "Well this makes sense Mom you read it."
I did and feel calmer already. It puts things in perspective without telling us to give up. Sure, Josh can do this thing...without losing his mind.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great primer for high school students, March 14, 2005

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This review is from: Don't Worry, You'll Get In: 100 Winning Tips for Stress-Free College Admissions (Paperback)

It's been over 30 years since I went through the college application process and things sure have changed. I am now the parent of a high school junior and have been reading everything out there to help my daughter with this procedure. Since I'm not sure if she wants or needs my help, this book is something I can hand her that she actually will read. It is simply written and guides the student through the application and college selection process without stressing them out.