Get Into Any College: Secrets of Harvard Students (Get Into Any College, 2nd ed) [Paperback]

Gen S. Tanabe (Author), Kelly Y. Tanabe (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0965755657 | ISBN-13: 978-0965755658 | Publication Date: April 2001 | Edition: 2nd

With examples of applications, interviews, and 23 college admission essays, this book reveals proven strategies to get into and pay for any college. Based on the experiences of students who were admitted to America's most prestigious universities, this book covers the entire admissions and financial aid processes, step-by-step. It addresses questions about what 9th to 11th graders can do to prepare for college, how parents can help without hurting, what it takes to ace the SAT and ACT, and where students can find free cash for tuition. Stories of students' successes and failures reveal how the college admissions and financial aid processes really work, while giving a personal face to what is often seen as an impersonal experience.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The first college admissions strategy book that actually shows one how to get into college." -- New Jersey Spectator Leader, 2000

[T]op-notch tips. . . [and] written in a cool, conversational way and even offers anecdotal bits in their Stories From Real Life. -- College Bound Magazine, 1999 edition

From the Publisher

Writing a winning college application is an art that can be learned. With examples of applications, interviews, and 23 college admission essays, Get Into Any College: Secrets Of Harvard Students reveals proven strategies to get into and pay for any college. Based on the experiences of students, who were selected to America's most prestigious universities, Get Into Any College: Secrets Of Harvard Students covers the entire admissions and financial aid process, step-by-step. Get Into Any College: Secrets Of Harvard Students addresses questions such as what can 9(th)-11(th) graders do to prepare for college, how can parents help without hurting, what it takes to ace the SAT and ACT, and how students can find and win free cash for college. Stories of students' successes and failures reveal how the college admissions and financial aid process really works as well as give a personal face to what is often seen as an impersonal process.

News Flash: Get Into Any College: Secrets Of Harvard Students was recently one of three finalists for the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award which recognizes excellence in independent publishing. Publications, grouped by genre, were judged on editorial and design merit by top practitioners in each field. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: SuperCollege; 2nd edition (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965755657
• ISBN-13: 978-0965755658
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,464,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the authors of 1001 Ways to Pay For College, Accepted! 50 Successful Business School Admission Essays, Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays, Adult Students, Get Free Cash for College, Get into Any College, How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, and Sallie Mae How to Pay for College. They live in Palo Alto, California.

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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource - 5 Stars!, August 11, 2000

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Robert Forsgard (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get into Any College: Secrets of Harvard Students (Paperback)

My name is Robert Forsgard and I am a recently retired admissions offer from a private university on the east coast. I have read nearly all of the books on college admissions and have found most to be helpful (a few harmful) but none more useful than this book.

Let me first say that I was interviewed by the authors of this book during their initial research. However, I am not otherwise affiliated with the book, its authors, or the publishing company and I have never received any payment from them.

One of the most frustrating aspects of my job was the fact that we received so many poor applications from otherwise good students. You could tell from the transcripts and grades and recommendations that these were bright young men and women. But, when it came to completing the application they utterly failed.

As an educator I am a firm believer that the more you know the better you'll do. Just like studying for a test, putting some effort toward learning how to present yourself in a college application can make the difference between acceptance and rejection.

There are few books like this one that show you how to create a strong application. By showing what a well written application and essay look like this book is an effective tool for helping students navigate the admissions process. This book shows you what a model application looks like, which common mistakes to avoid, and how to fit your best qualities into the format of the application.

Frankly, a large number of the applicants we reject are fine students who would do well in our school. However, because they could not compose an application that showcased their strengths we had no choice but to reject them. If every student who applied to our college had read a book like this my job would have been a thousand times more difficult.

Robert Forsgard

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the only book I've read that tells it like it is., June 15, 1999

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This review is from: Get into Any College: Secrets of Harvard Students (Paperback)

There are a lot of books on this subject, but Get Into Any College is a true stand out. It gives great advice to students and is not afraid to reveal how the admissions process really works.

My son read this book from cover to cover and kept referring back to it during his college applications. The many examples and tips came in handy especially while he was writing his essay.

I enjoyed the chapter for parents but wish there was a little more since this book is really written for students. It even has a before-you-are-a-senior section with tips on how to prepare.

This is one book we will keep and pass on to others in our family who will need it soon. I'm so glad someone has written a book that does not fool around and gives students what they need to get into their dream college. Bravo!

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Book - 5 Stars, June 12, 2000

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Thomas Sweeny - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get into Any College: Secrets of Harvard Students (Paperback)

As a senior who just got into college this year I read a bunch of books on admissions. Most were outdated (as in the authors had graduated 10 or more years ago) or contained mostly common sense advice. However, "Get Into Any College: Secrets Of Harvard Students" was neither dated nor uninformative. In fact, of the half dozen books I read "Get Into Any College" was the only one that provided me with actual advice and strategies that I could use to create a knock-out application. The book reads like a manual and when I was done I felt as if I had learned a whole new skill. The book reads so well that I finished the whole thing (over 250 pages) in one day - of course I didn't sleep until 4am! "Get Into Any College" was my constant companion for most of this year. I'm just glad I found it in time.

Thomas Sweeny