Download or read book School Applications Explained written by J. Tomlinson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-25 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Worried about how to secure the best possible school place for your child? - Unsure how the school allocation system works? - Need to do your school place application but don't know where to start? - Worried about increasing demand for school places and how this affects your child's chance for a place at a school you want? - Getting the school application wrong can cost parents the place at the school they wanted that they may have otherwise been offered -In 2015, some areas of England had up to 39% of children not getting their first choice school. With this level of demand, it is vital to ensure that you maximise your chance of a successful application. School Applications Explained will help anyone who is doing an application for a School Place in England. - The school allocation system is explained clearly and simply so that readers understand how it works which will give them an immediate advantage. - Gives a checklist of tasks that parents can work through as they do their application to ensure nothing is missed out - Explains the most common mistakes that parents make which can make the difference between gaining a place at a school parents want or a place at a school they have never heard of which could be miles away. - Gives vital information on how a place at a preferable school can be secured after National Offer Day if parents are unhappy with the school place they have been offered. This book was written because the author keeps seeing parents who come to appeals having not secured a place at a school they wanted because they didn't understand how school places were allocated. The book explains the school allocation system, explains what research parents should do before they apply for a school place and advises what they can do to maximise the chance of a securing a place at a school that they would be happy to accept. It also explains the assumptions that parents often incorrectly make that can mean they do not secure a place at a school they would be happy with. Applying for a place for a child to start Primary and Secondary School as well as information on applying for an In-Year transfer are covered in the book. There is also an introductory chapter on Summer Born children. The information in the book is laid out clearly, with each chapter having a summary and a helpful glossary of terms used at the back of the book. The book is one of the most up to date available as it covers the new School Admissions Code 2014.

Download or read book School Applications and Appeals Explained written by J. Tomlinson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book combines School Applications Explained and the bestselling School Appeals Explained into a comprehensive guide on the School Application and Appeal systems in England. - Worried about how to secure the best possible school place for your child? - Worried about how the increasing demand for school places will affect your chance of getting a school place you are happy with? - Unsure how the school place allocation system works? - Need to do your school place application but don't know where to start? - Been refused a place at the school you wanted? This book will help anyone who is either applying for a school place or facing the prospect of a school appeal. - The school allocation system is explained clearly and simply so that readers understand how it works which will give them an immediate advantage. - Gives a checklist of tasks that parents can work through as they do their application to ensure nothing is missed out - Explains the most common mistakes that parents make in their applications that can cost them the school place they want. - Gives vital information on what parents need to do immediately after National Offer Day if they are unhappy with the place they have been given to increase their chance of getting a place they are happy with- sometimes without having to go to Appeal. - Explains how the School Appeal system works- including how to prepare your case, what happens at the Appeal, suggested questions to ask about the Schools case and example questions that the Panel might ask you. These books were written because the Author sees many parents coming to Appeal who have not secured a place at the school they wanted as they did not understand how the system worked. Knowing how the system works will give parents an advantage in either applying for or appealing for a school place and will increase their chance of securing a place at a school they are happy for their child to attend. The Author has extensive School Appeals experience- from clerking individual appeals, being responsible for the overall running and co-ordination of the School Appeals Service for a large Local Authority and now running their own Admission Appeal Service as well as being an experienced Independent Admission Appeals Panel member.

Download or read book Who Gets In and Why written by Jeffrey Selingo and published by Scribner. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning higher education journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo comes a revealing look from inside the admissions office—one that identifies surprising strategies that will aid in the college search. Getting into a top-ranked college has never seemed more impossible, with acceptance rates at some elite universities dipping into the single digits. In Who Gets In and Why, journalist and higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo dispels entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game, and reveals that teenagers and parents have much to gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a “good college.” Hint: it’s not all about the sticker on the car window. Selingo, who was embedded in three different admissions offices—a selective private university, a leading liberal arts college, and a flagship public campus—closely observed gatekeepers as they made their often agonizing and sometimes life-changing decisions. He also followed select students and their parents, and he traveled around the country meeting with high school counselors, marketers, behind-the-scenes consultants, and college rankers. While many have long believed that admissions is merit-based, rewarding the best students, Who Gets In and Why presents a more complicated truth, showing that “who gets in” is frequently more about the college’s agenda than the applicant. In a world where thousands of equally qualified students vie for a fixed number of spots at elite institutions, admissions officers often make split-second decisions based on a variety of factors—like diversity, money, and, ultimately, whether a student will enroll if accepted. One of the most insightful books ever about “getting in” and what higher education has become, Who Gets In and Why not only provides an unusually intimate look at how admissions decisions get made, but guides prospective students on how to honestly assess their strengths and match with the schools that will best serve their interests.

Download or read book The Chosen written by Jerome Karabel and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on decades of research, Karabel shines a light on the ever-changing definition of "merit" in college admissions, showing how it shaped--and was shaped by--the country at large.

Download or read book The Law School Admission Game written by Ann K. Levine and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Medical School from High School written by A. Azam and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the most complete source on the nations medical school early admission programs. These programs allow informed and motivated students to apply directly to medical school while applying to colleges, all directly from high school. These programs are hidden gems that come in varying shapes and sizes, ranging from six to eight years, designed to attract bright students interested in becoming a physician. Their somewhat ambiguous nature is brought to light in detail. Their various titles, including BA/MD or BS/MD programs, fast-track medical programs, and medical scholar programs, all lend to the ambiguity, which is explained and categorized in a uniform format. This book provides information on all aspects of the application process, including a Q&A session explaining frequently asked questions, the application process, SAT and GPA requirements, and interview advice. Your career choice is one of the most important decisions you can make. A career in medicine is extremely competitive but also highly intellectually, professionally, and personally satisfying. If seriously committed to a career in medicine, learn how you can take advantage of these unique programs and make the right decision early.

Download or read book The Best 387 Colleges 2022 written by The Princeton Review and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make sure you’re preparing with the most up-to-date materials! Look for The Princeton Review’s newest edition of this book, The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition (ISBN: 9780593450963, on-sale August 2022). Publisher's Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality or authenticity, and may not include access to online tests or materials included with the original product.

Download or read book MCAT Prep Course written by Garrett Biehle and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for the MCAT. The MCAT Prep Course offers the most comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the MCAT available. Including, 1,059 practice problems! 103 MCAT-style passages, and detailed solutions to all problems The MCAT is one of few college entrance exams that actually tests some of the subjects you will study: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. At 6 1/4 hours, it is also one of the longest tests. For this reason, we have written the most comprehensive analysis of the MCAT Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Verbal sections available. The MCAT has the reputation of being one of the hardest entrance exams given; it is a reputation well earned. This should not discourage you; rather it should motivate you to take the test seriously and study for it assiduously. Although the MCAT is a difficult test, it is a very learnable test. The classic MCAT Prep Course presents a clear, insightful analysis of the MCAT. Its lively prose and subtle wit makes this challenging test more palatable. The review sections are written in a user-friendly manner to simplify and reduce the student's burden when deciphering difficult concepts. At the end of each chapter, MCAT-style practice questions are included to test understanding of key concepts. Answers and explanations for the practice questions are provided after the review sections. Illustrations and tables are included wherever necessary to focus and clarify the key ideas and concepts.

Download or read book Financial School Management Explained written by T C Bisschoff, Raj Mestry, Bisshoff and published by Pearson South Africa. This book was released on 2003 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The HomeScholar Guide to College Admission and Scholarships written by Lee Binz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's nothing more stressful to parents than college admission and scholarships. Many parents question whether it's even possible to find a college that is satisfying to both parent and child, a college that will love their student and offer them scholarships to attend. "The HomeScholar Guide to College Admission and Scholarships" puts these concerns soundly to rest. Author Lee Binz shares the principles she followed to help her own students achieve admission and full tuition scholarships to their first-choice universities. Learn the secrets to successfully navigate the college process from start to finish, including selecting a college, negotiating college fairs, earning merit-based scholarships, and marketing your student effectively. Receive gentle encouragement and practical help from Lee Binz, a homeschool coach and mentor who really understands. Relax and enjoy a casual conversation, sprinkled with scripture, humor, valuable tips, and quotes from The Princess Bride! Whether you're looking at college entrance for your first graduate or want to do better with your next child, you will find countless treasures in this book. Who is this book for? Homeschool parents across the spectrum, from classical to eclectic All parents wondering about college admission and scholarships Confident parents wanting more information before crunch time Diligent and dedicated parents guiding their child's college preparation Cowering and confused parents procrastinating away their college worries "For over a decade, Lee Binz has specialized in helping home educating families plan their studies, keep good records, and maintain transcripts suitable for college acceptance. She knows how to navigate this often confusing or frustrating labyrinth better than anyone. It will save time and possibly money while reducing stress and anxiety." ~ Andrew Pudewa, Director at Institute for Excellence in Writing "Lee blends valuable advice with scriptural guidance that will help you and your teen navigate the high school years and ease the transition to college."~ Paul and Gena Suarez, Founder and Publisher of The Old Schoolhouse(r) Magazine "I strongly recommend this book to all homeschooling parents who think that college might be in their child's future. It not only demystifies the process of preparing for, searching for, applying to, and affording college, it will also put you at ease as you help your child make one of the most important decisions of his young life."~ Dr. Jay Wile, Author of Junior and Senior High Science Courses "I've been a little afraid of the college scene. Lee helped calm my fears, reassured my inner-dad, and walked me through the whole process. Reading this well-written book will do the same for you."~ Todd "The Familyman" Wilson, Familyman Ministries "Lee sums up in a concise and enjoyable way what took me years to learn about getting your homeschooled child into college. I found so much helpful information and truths I wish I had known earlier. This book is an essential guide for the journey to college."~ Jeannie Fulbright, Author of the Apologia "Young Explorer Science" Series "What an incredibly valuable resource Lee Binz has provided to homeschoolers! It has streamlined the "what you need to do," "when you need to do it," and "how to get the most for your time/money," so that anyone can understand the process of finding and paying for a college."~ Diana Waring, International Homeschool Speaker and Author "Whether your child is in Kindergarten or high school, if you think college is going to be a part of his future, you need this book! This book is not to be missed! I wish I had this book years ago. It's a resource you're definitely going to want to include in your homeschool library."~ Heidi Strawser, Homeschool Mosaics Senior Editor

Download or read book The Early Admissions Game written by Christopher. Avery and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2004-12-30 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, hundreds of thousands of high school seniors compete in a game they'll play only once, whose rules they do not fully understand, yet whose consequences are enormous. The game is college admissions, and applying early to an elite school is one way to win. But the early admissions process is enigmatic and flawed. It can easily lead students toward hasty or misinformed decisions. This book--based on the careful examination of more than 500,000 college applications to fourteen elite colleges, and hundreds of interviews with students, counselors, and admissions officers--provides an extraordinarily thorough analysis of early admissions. In clear language it details the advantages and pitfalls of applying early as it provides a map for students and parents to navigate the process. Unlike college admissions guides, The Early Admissions Game reveals the realities of early applications, how they work and what effects they have. The authors frankly assess early applications. Applying early is not for everyone, but it will improve--sometimes double, even triple--the chances of being admitted to a prestigious college. An early decision program can greatly enhance a college's reputation by skewing statistics, such as selectivity, average SAT scores, or percentage of admitted applicants who matriculate. But these gains come at the expense of distorting applicants' decisions and providing disparate treatment of students who apply early and regular admissions. The system, in short, is unfair, and the authors make recommendations for improvement. The Early Admissions Game is sure to be the definitive work on the subject. It is must reading for admissions officers, guidance counselors, and high school seniors and their parents. Table of Contents: Introduction: Joining the Game 1. The History of Early Admissions 2. The State of the Game 3. Martian Blackjack: What Do Applicants Understand about Early Admissions? 4. The Innocents Abroad: The Admissions Voyage 5. The Truth about Early Applications 6. The Game Revealed: Strategies of Colleges, Counselors, and Applicants 7. Advice to Applicants Conclusion: The Essence of the Game and Some Possible Reforms Appendix A: Median SAT-1 Scores and Early Application Programs at Various Colleges Appendix B: Data Sources Appendix C: Interview Formats Acknowledgments Tables and Figures Index Reviews of this book: Applying to an elite college through an early-admissions program can improve students' chances of getting in by as much as 50 percent over their odds during the regular admissions cycle, a difference that is the equivalent of scoring 100 points higher on the SAT...Based on an analysis of admission data at top colleges, as well as interviews with over 400 college freshmen [The Early Admissions Game] challenges the official line of college admissions deans, who have long held that applying early does not give prospective students an advantage over regular applicants. But the research confirms what many high-school counselors already suspected, and it is likely to fuel debate over whether early-admissions programs favor wealthy and well-connected students and should be eliminated or reformed. --Jeffrey R. Young, Chronicle of Higher Education Reviews of this book: [This] important contribution to the college-admissions process should reduce the general anxiety that pervades today's transition to college and, in particular, help level the playing field for students who lack access to adequate college counseling. The book may also prompt needed reform of contemporary admissions practices...The authors' goal...deserves acclaim for helping inner-city and rural students and those in other understaffed districts to pursue admission on a much more even footing...There is a wealth of information in this well-organized, clearly-written book which will enable students to make better college choices. --William R. Fitzsimmons, Harvard Magazine Reviews of this book: Readers seeking solid information about elite colleges will find The Early Admissions Game refreshingly frank. Other readers concerned about restoring some equity to the process will also appreciate the book's generosity of spirit and suggestions for reform. The authors present a devastating portrait of elite college admissions--and early admissions in particular--as an elaborate and complicated "game"...[where the winners] tend to be privileged students who have access to highly skilled counselors with information pipelines to elite college admissions offices. --Peter Sacks, The Nation Reviews of this book: Avery and his colleagues describe college admissions as a casino on Mars: you have to guess the rules of the game you are playing, and the rules can change while you are playing it...[Their chief finding] is that applying early significantly increases the chances of acceptance...Colleges argue that the early-admissions pool is stronger than the regular pool...[but the authors] dispute that claim...The Early Admissions Game is intended as an exposé, for high-school students and their parents, of the realities of college admissions, but it is also a protest against the practice of early admissions. The authors believe that these programs benefit privileged students...[and] cheat disadvantaged students. --Louis Menand, The New Yorker Researching and applying to colleges is a demanding, confusing, and stressful time for both students and parents. This book provides context and guidance to admissions professionals, to college counselors, and to families as they confront today's highly competitive, and often controversial, college admissions scene. It offers an insightful and authoritative explanation of the strategic choices that await those seeking to enroll at the nation's leading colleges and universities. It can help a student decide whether, when and why to apply early. Most important, it can give applicants the confidence to focus less on the "game" and more on the truly critical factors in choosing a college: the level of intellectual challenge and vitality in the curriculum, the strength and accessibility of the faculty, and the student's individual sense of fit with a particular campus environment and culture. --Nancy Vickers, President, Bryn Mawr College The Early Admissions Game explains clearly and comprehensively the many forces that have made early applications a prominent - and much misunderstood - feature in the high-pressure arena of college admissions. The authors clear away the hype and speculation, then offer refreshingly sane, sensible guidance that will greatly help students make intelligent decisions about their college applications. --William D. Wharton, Headmaster, Commonwealth School, Boston Avery, Fairbanks, and Zeckhauser offer clear and compelling evidence that the college admissions process needs repair. Their findings have already inspired steps toward reform. --Richard Levin, President, Yale University This is an exceptionally interesting and intelligent book-one with real 'news' to report. The authors present their important findings with great clarity. I expect that this volume will have a significant and favorable impact on policy discussion of early admission programs at elite colleges. --Michael McPherson, President, Macalester College Anyone involved in the college admissions process -- students and parents, counselors and admissions officers, top officials at high schools and at colleges -- should read this important book. It will help them achieve their objectives. The authors also present a number of suggestions for reforms in the admissions system that are worthy of debate across American higher education. --Lawrence H. Summers, President, Harvard University

Download or read book On Time written by Paul R. Dorasil and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Setting an application deadline is an important decision for a law school admissions committee because the deadline partly determines the quantity and quality of applications that a law school receives. As such, information that would help an admissions committee set its deadline appropriately and strategically is valuable. The intention of this essay is to provide such information. To do so, we treat law school admissions as a market and set up an econometric model, which provides information on how various types of schools set their deadlines. From this, we interpret a number of strategies in which law schools seem to engage. We find that better law schools tend to set earlier deadlines, generally. However, we also find that the most elite schools tend to set later deadlines than the general model would predict while medium-quality law schools tend to set deadlines earlier than the general model would predict. We use economic theory to interpret these deviations from the general model as strategic signaling of quality to potential applicants. Furthermore, we find that some in-state tuition reciprocity agreements may significantly affect deadlines.

Download or read book Colleges That Change Lives written by Loren Pope and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-07-25 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.

Download or read book College Essay Essentials written by Ethan Sawyer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the College Essay Guy take the stress out of writing your college admission essay. Packed with brainstorming activities, college personal statement samples and more, this book provides a clear, stress-free roadmap to writing your best admission essay. Writing a college admission essay doesn't have to be stressful. College counselor Ethan Sawyer (aka The College Essay Guy) will show you that there are only four (really, four!) types of college admission essays. And all you have to do to figure out which type is best for you is answer two simple questions: 1. Have you experienced significant challenges in your life? 2. Do you know what you want to be or do in the future? With these questions providing the building blocks for your essay, Sawyer guides you through the rest of the process, from choosing a structure to revising your essay, and answers the big questions that have probably been keeping you up at night: How do I brag in a way that doesn't sound like bragging? and How do I make my essay, like, deep? College Essay Essentials will help you with: The best brainstorming exercises Choosing an essay structure The all-important editing and revisions Exercises and tools to help you get started or get unstuck College admission essay examples Packed with tips, tricks, exercises, and sample essays from real students who got into their dream schools, College Essay Essentials is the only college essay guide to make this complicated process logical, simple, and (dare we say it?) a little bit fun. The perfect companion to The Fiske Guide To Colleges 2020/2021. For high school counselors and college admission coaches, this is an essential book to help walk your students through writing a stellar, authentic college essay.

Download or read book Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement written by Victoria L. Bernhardt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement is about inspiring schools and school districts to commit to continuous school improvement by providing a framework that will result in improving teaching for every teacher, and learning for every student, through the comprehensive use of data. This book provides new and very specific tools, timelines, and strategies that will help schools and districts become true learning organizations.

Download or read book The Culture Map INTL ED written by Erin Meyer and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.

Download or read book The Years that Matter Most written by Paul Tough and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of How Children Succeed returns with a devastatingly powerful, mind-changing inquiry into higher education in the U.S.