College Matters Guide to Getting Into the Elite College of Your Dreams

An invaluable resource for high school students who dream of getting into top- flight colleges. College Matters offers the guidance of 12 students who made it into their dream colleges. They share their expertise about the entire process, from first explorations, to estimating chances, through the practical work of reaching the goal. Here's what you need to know to optimize your chances of admission to one of the most selective colleges.. . Features include:. . Proven techniques for getting into an elite college . An approach that teenagers can identify with . Chapters that are written by students uniquely qualified in specific topics--for example, Evelyn Huang, author of the financial aid chapter, won more than $110,000 in scholarships . .