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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Helpful Books small medium large Helpful Books I have many books related to various college admission topics in my office. Students are welcome to borrow (overnight or for a weekend) a single book at a time, but I suggest that you pick up a couple of books for your own regular or extensive use. Below are some of the books that I find most helpful and that may interest you. Essay Writing – I suggest that each rising senior have (and read!) one of these. 1. The College Application Essay by Sarah Myers McGinty, published by The College Board 2. Writing a Successful College Application Essay by George Ehrenhaft, published by Barrons Learning Disabilities 1. Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities or ADD by Mangrum & Strichart, published by Petersons 2. The K & W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or ADD By Kravets and Wax, published by Princeton Review (6th edition) Both are good resources, but I tend to prefer the K & W guide. You might consider purchasing one of these if your college search needs to focus on schools with specific services or programs for students with learning disabilities and/or ADD. Other books 1. Visiting College Campuses by Maleson and Spencer, published by Princeton Review This is a good guide for families that are ready to start planning visits to a number of colleges. 2. Parent’s Guide to College Admission by Marjorie Niewenhuis, published by Kaplan This is a good “getting started” book for parents of 9th, 10th and 11th graders. 3. Looking Beyond the Ivy League by Loren Pope, published by Penguin 4. Colleges that Change Lives by Loren Pope, published by Penguin Both books by Loren Pope are excellent guides and resources. He recommends and describes small to mid-sized liberal arts colleges. 5. 100 Colleges Where Average Students Can Excel by Joe Anne Adler, published by Arco 6. Fiske Guide to Colleges by Edward Fiske, published by Sourcebooks I like the descriptions of colleges, but note that it only describes 300 colleges that Fiske refers to as “The Best Colleges in America” (in other words, moderately to highly selective). Many fine institutions are not included. 7. The Best 331 Colleges By Robert Franek, published by Princeton Review An alternate to Fiske – many of the same colleges, but each book includes some schools that the other doesn’t. 8. The College Finder By Antonoff, published by Fawcett A fun book with lists of colleges in hundreds of categories (colleges for the friendly student; colleges with unexpectedly strong science programs, colleges with a balance of academics and social life; colleges with active honor codes; etc…) And two excellent books just for parents: Almost Grown: Launching Your Child From High School of College By Patricia Pasick, published by Norton Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding The College Years By Coburn and Treeger, published by Harper Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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