Ready for college? Take a confident approach to college admissions with this definitive guide – all without stressing yourself out.

Getting into college is a magnificent stepping stone that can definitely give you an edge in your professional career and in your life.

Unfortunately, the part that comes before all this is not so easy.

Applying to colleges can very quickly become stressful, not just for students but also for their parents.

Whether it is drafting and sending numerous applications, preparing for interviews, or managing your finances, college admissions can take a heavy toll.

And let’s not forget all the time you spent thinking about selecting the right college while in high school.

This book will help you discover:

• A complete breakdown of the process of applying to colleges –prepare for interviews, work with counselors, and present yourself with confidence
• The building blocks to help you start preparing for college through each grade of your high school
• Demystifying standardized tests along with guidelines on exam preparations (including on the day of the exam)
• College selection 101 – research and organize a list of potential colleges, with tools and tips to help you narrow down your preferences
• 11 mistakes that people usually make with their applications (and why you should avoid them at all costs)
• How to write an essay that helps you stand out from the crowd (plus tips and tricks to format and edit it like a pro)
• Cracking the financial egg – discover how you can finance your college tuition through financial aid, grants, loans, and more!
• How to traverse the murky waters of deferred applications, waitlists, and denials (and what you can do after that)

And much more.