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OverviewThe college admissions process is- A) Similar to gallbladder surgery without anesthesia B) Worse than watching American Idol auditions without earplugs C) Soul-destroying, ego-crushing, and life-sucking D) Actually kind of funny when you think about it E) All of the aboveThere's no denying it- Applying to college is a grueling journey just shy of cruel and unusual punishment. But that doesn't mean you can't laugh along the way. If college is on your horizon, Don't Stalk the Admissions Officer shows you how to ace the tricky application process-while maintaining your sense of humor and sanity. Former pre-admissions counselor Risa Lewak empowers you to craft a killer essay, choose between the SAT and ACT, score stellar recommendations, nail the interview, handle overly involved parents, and more. You'll also learn how to navigate crucial post-application issues, like financial aid, rejection, and deciding whether to take a year off. Packed with insider tips, helpful suggestions, and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, this savvy handbook gives you the know-how and confidence to conquer this stressful rite of passage . . . and minimize nervous breakdowns. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Risa LewakPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Ten Speed Press Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781580080606ISBN 10: 158008060 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 13 July 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction viii Part one Enjoy High School Now, Avoid Therapy Later 1 Chapter 1 Overachiever and Loser Have the Same Latin Root 2 Chapter 2 Why Spend the Summer Meditating with Monks When You Could Be Working on Your Tan? 17 Part two Hot Sweats, Cold Sweats, and Difficulty Breathing-Either You're Applying to College or You Have Malaria 21 Chapter 3 Finding the Right Fit: Why College Isn't a Pair of Levis 22 Chapter 4 Guidance Counselors Must Have Done Something Very Bad in a Former Life 39 Chapter 5 The SAT Versus the ACT: Which Is More Evil? 54 Chapter 6 Surviving the College Tour: Please God, Not Another Library 73 Chapter 7 When to Tell Your Parents It's Time to Start Seeing Other Children 82 Chapter 8 The Art of Asking and/or Threatening Teachers for a Good Recommendation 96 Chapter 9 Writing the Essay: The Line Between Good and Bad Is Thinner Than You Think 106 Chapter 10 The College Interview: Fourteen Ways Not to Screw It Up 126 Chapter 11 Things That Annoy Admissions Officers 136 Chapter 12 How to Pass the Time While You're Waiting to Hear 144 Part three The Envelope Arrives: Whatever Happens, Don't Take It Out on the Mailman 151 Chapter 13 Without Rejection, There'd Be No Ben & Jerry's 152 Chapter 14 How to Choose the Right School (They All Look Good in Brochures) 161 Chapter 15 Paying for College Without Getting Arrested 170 Chapter 16 Taking a Gap Year: Should You Put Off Renaissance Poetry to Explore Italy on a Vespa? 184 Epilogue Whether It's Fat or Thin, an Envelope Will Not Change Your Life 191 Index 194 About the Author 198Reviews[it] will make other college prep books jealous of their smarter, cooler sister. --USA Today College: The Blog, 9/17/10 a playful new book about the college search...that yielded some good, fresh advice. --Jay Mathews, Washingtonpost.com's Admissions 101 blog An insightful, entertaining, and fun read. The anecdotes and quizzes help make the college admissions process a little less stressful. --Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and FastWeb.com In this refreshing guide, Risa Lewak offers some great advice wrapped up in the humor of it all; the perfect antidote to the insanity. --Marilee Jones, former dean of admissions at MIT This well-paced read provides sane, reasonable ways for applicants to communicate effectively, remain authentic, and work with their advocates. --Bruce Poch, dean of admissions at Pomona College [it] will make other college prep books jealous of their smarter, cooler sister. --USA Today College: The Blog, 9/17/10 a playful new book about the college search...that yielded some good, fresh advice. --Jay Mathews, Washingtonpost.com's Admissions 101 blog An insightful, entertaining, and fun read. The anecdotes and quizzes help make the college admissions process a little less stressful. --Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and FastWeb.com In this refreshing guide, Risa Lewak offers some great advice wrapped up in the humor of it all; the perfect antidote to the insanity. --Marilee Jones, former dean of admissions at MIT This well-paced read provides sane, reasonable ways for applicants to communicate effectively, remain authentic, and work with their advocates. --Bruce Poch, dean of admissions at Pomona College Author InformationA former pre-admissions counselor and recruiter at Hunter College, RISA LEWAK, MSEd, leads workshops to help prospective college students and their parents minimize the stress of the application process. She is an alumni interviewer for the University of Pennsylvania, a frequent speaker at high schools and college fairs, and a regular contributor to popular college prep websites, including collegebound.net and collegetoolkit.com. 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