How to Get Into the Top Colleges [Paperback]

J.D., Richard Montauk (Author), Krista Klein (Author), Richard Montauk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2000

A guide to the admissions process includes advice on selecting a school, marketing academic credentials and unique characteristics, interviewing, and preparing for college life.

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About the Author

Richard Montauk is the founder and president of Education U.S.A., a company that provides help with business school, law school, and college applications, as well as GMAT, LSAT, and SAT preparation courses. The author of How to Get into the Top MBA Programs, he holds a JD from Stanford Law School, an MS in Finance from Bentley College, and a BA Magna Cum Laude in English Literature from Brown University. He lives in San Francisco, California.

Krista Klein is the Director of College Consulting Services at Education USA. She received a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.A. is East Asian Studies from Harvard University. She lives in San Francisco.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735201005
• ISBN-13: 978-0735201002
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,409,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Montauk, author of How to Get into the Top Law Schools and How
to Get into the Top Colleges, is the founder and president of Degree of Difference, a firm specializing in the admissions process for leading professional institutions. He divides his time between Boston and London.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a practical college guide book, September 26, 2004

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He Xian - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Get Into the Top Colleges (Paperback)

This book is strongly recommended to those who have almost no idea of applying for colleges. It contains almost everything throughout the whole process you will encounter. NOTE: this book is designed mainly for general white american citizens or green card holders. If you are a minority or international student, there's not much information that is suitable for you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must resource, March 8, 2004

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Burak Powers "Curious Learner" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Get Into the Top Colleges (Paperback)

This book is the most useful undergraduate admissions book. You do not have to read the whole book if you are in a time crunch; you can read just the sections pertinent to your case. It also has direct quotations from deans of admissions and financial officers from numerous schools; explains the differentiating factors among the top colleges.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential!, March 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Get Into the Top Colleges (Paperback)

I am still in high school, but I plan to use this book very extensively during my application process. I checked this book out from the library and it had so much good information I had to buy it. It's a little more expensive than most books on the admissions process but well worth it! What I did to make the best use of this book: In a notebook, I made a page for about 15 or so colleges that I'm considering. This books contains a TON of quotes from admissions officers about what they're looking for, so I took notes on each university. When I apply to these colleges, I will have a great reference of EXACTLY what their admissions departments are looking for in applicants. I can't testify to it yet, but I'm sure it will give me an extra edge! I feel I am a good but not breathtaking candidate for college, so I am worried about getting into the colleges that I have set my sights on. This book assured me that, through my application (which this book helps you out with), I could possibly gain acceptance to an Ivy. YOU MUST GET IT!