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College Admission 101, 3rd Edition

College Admission 101, 3rd Edition

Expert Advice for the New Challenges in Admissions, Testing, Financial Aid, and More

About the Book

This friendly, helpful Q&A book from the editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review presents simple answers to your toughest questions about navigating the college admissions process, figuring out financial aid, and getting into the university of your choice!

As The Princeton Review’s Editor-in- Chief and nationally renowned expert on education, Robert Franek speaks with tens of thousands of anxious students and parents each year, advising them on how to turn their college hopes into reality.

College Admission 101 is an accessible, timely collection of the 60+ most-asked questions Rob hears. Uncomplicate your search with straightforward answers to questions like:
• How has college admissions changed since 2020?
• What changes are coming to the PSAT and SAT?
• Should I take the ACT, SAT, or both?
• What’s more important: GPA or test scores?
• How do I write a game-changing college essay?
• What extracurricular activities do colleges want to see?
• How does the financial aid process work?
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The Princeton Review
The experts at The Princeton Review have been empowering students, parents, and teachers to achieve their best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests and navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in more than forty states and twenty countries, The Princeton Review also offers online courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring, and online services in both admission counseling and academic homework assistance. More by The Princeton Review
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About the Author

Robert Franek
Robert J Franek is a graduate of Drew University and has been a member of The Princeton Review Staff since 1999. He has an extensive admissions background at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. In addition, he owns his own tour company, which offers walking tours of his hometown of New York City.

Eric Owens attended Cornell University, and is a recent graduate of Loyola Chicago School of Law. He teaches and writes for The Princeton Review, and is the voice of Joe Bloggs on a CD-ROM.

Tom Meltzer is a graduate of Columbia University. He has taught for The Princeton Review since 1986 and is the author or co-author of seven TPR titles, the most recent of which is Illustrated Word Smart, which Tom co-wrote with his wife, Lisa. He is also a professional musician and songwriter. More by Robert Franek
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