Parents often ask me what books I recommend to help them get to know more about the College Admissions Process. Today’s Monday Rec is a great read, and is a wonderful early entry point into the college admissions process. Bill Mayher’s The College Admissions Mystique has over 27 years of experience as a college counselor. He weaves his stories in an enjoyable manner, and offers parents practical advice and an approach in a manner that is calming, amusing and informative all at once.
In my work as a college counselor, I work with each student individually to create a list of schools that is appropriate for them given their strengths, interests, and abilities. My philosophy is to have students apply to schools that they would actually go to – rather than simply create a list full of schools that they would definitely get into but might not be all that interested in, or may not be a good fit for them given their individual traits and interests. Bill Mayher is a counselor who subscribes to a similar philosophy, and he really cares to learn about the whole student – not just the grades and numbers – to help students on their journey through college and their next steps in life.
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