Acing the App : Applying to American Universities and Colleges for Asian Parents and Students.
Title:
Acing the App : Applying to American Universities and Colleges for Asian Parents and Students.
Author:
Flores, Krystal Ann.
ISBN:
9789810758493
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (161 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Preface -- 1. Basics -- Useful Websites -- 2. For Current Applicants -- 3. For Prospective Applicants and Parents -- Note to Parents -- Note to Prospective Applicants -- Note to All -- Tips According to Age Groups -- Test Schedule -- Why the Focus on Western Culture? -- Points Summarized -- 4. Colleges and Universities -- National Universities versus Liberal Arts Colleges -- Safety, Match and Reach Schools -- Picking the Right School for You -- 5. Test Section -- Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) -- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) -- Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) -- Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) -- SAT Reasoning Test (Formerly Known as SAT I) -- The ACT -- SAT Subject Tests (Formerly Known as SAT II) -- Advanced Placement (AP) Tests -- International Baccalaureate (IB) -- 6. The Common App -- The Counselor Guide to the Application -- The Common App and Personal Statements -- The Activities Form -- Arts and Athletics Supplemental Forms -- Additional Information Section -- 7. When Should One Apply to College? -- 8. Personal Statements -- General Tips -- Common Mistakes to Avoid and How to Polish Your Essays -- Show Not Tell -- The Most Common Personal Statement Topics -- 9. Essay Tutorials -- 10. Writing the Resume and Filling Out the Activities Form -- Resume Section Titles List -- The EDUCATION Section of a Resume -- What is an EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY? -- What is WORK EXPERIENCE? -- What is VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE? -- What Kinds Of PROGRAMS/CONFERENCES Do I List? -- What Kinds Of AWARDS Do I List? -- ACTION Verbs -- How to Explain 班 (Banzhang) or 代 (Kedaibiao) -- Sample Resume -- Name of Student -- Education -- Work Experience -- Leadership Experience -- Conferences and Programs Attended -- Awards and Honors -- What is an Activities Form? -- Resume Form.
11. Letters of Recommendation -- Best Tactics for Writing a Good Recommendation Letter -- Questions to Answer in a Recommendation Letter -- Do's and Don'ts -- The Fill-In Question Form Example -- Using the Fill-In Question Form -- Inputting the Fill-In Question Form -- Samples of Recommendation Letters -- 12. Acing the Interviews -- Actions -- Words -- Fill-In Section -- Appendix: Reading List.
Abstract:
As more students engage the help of an education consultant when applying for colleges, how can students have an edge over their competition" Often times, students go about the application process on their own or seek the advice of an agency, many of which are led by individuals who have not personally experienced applying to and being accepted by elite American colleges. Regardless of a student's choice, this book provides students and parents with an in-depth, holistic view of American college applications. In a competitive applicant market where it is increasingly difficult to gain acceptance into top universities, specific useful insights found in this book are necessary for students and parents who want to succeed. This book discusses successful and unsuccessful application trends and guides readers on how to avoid common mistakes. The author, who was accepted to 18 universities and graduated from Yale University, knows the entire application range. Having spent several years in China working with students on college applications, she has knowledge of both the Western and Asian systems that would help international applicants - particularly Asian students - in their endeavors.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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