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

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

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Product Description

HOW TO GET INTO THE SCHOOL OF YOUR CHOICE--WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND

Are you stressed out about getting into college? Feeling as if you’ll never be able to work through all the information in those dense college admission guidebooks? Then you’ve come to the right place. In Don’t Worry, You’ll Get In, parenting expert Mimi Doe and top college admissions counselor Michele Hernandez break down the complicated admissions process into 100 simple yet effective tips that show you exactly what you need to do to get into the school of your choice and how to tackle each step with confidence and less stress. Doe and Hernandez cover every aspect of the admissions process, including:

• How to choose the school that’s right for you
• Ways to relax before taking standardized tests
• How to perform well in your interviews
• The best ways to spend your summers and holidays
• Strategies for writing a great essay
• Choosing extracurricular activities wisely

A unique blend of useful advice and keen wisdom, Don’t Worry, You’ll Get In is perfect for all those looking for ways to make the daunting process of getting into college easier, less stressful, and a lot more fun.

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; First Printing edition (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 Bestsellers Rank: #641,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Abigail Marshall "Parent & Author" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

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.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	J. Nelson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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.