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What High Schools Don't Tell You (And Other Parents Don't Want You to Know): Create a Long-Term Plan for Your 7th to 10th Grader for Getting into the Top Colleges | 
 enlarge | Author: Elizabeth Wissner-gross
Publisher: Plume
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 63178
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0452289521
Dewey Decimal Number: 378.1610973
EAN: 9780452289529
ASIN: 0452289521
Publication Date: June 24, 2008
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Product Description
From the author of What Colleges Dont Tell You, a plan to help parents of middle and early high school students prepare their kids for the best colleges
In order to succeed in the fiercely competitive college admissions game, you need a game planand you have to start young. In this empowering guide, Elizabeth Wissner- Gross, a nationally sought-after college packager, helps parents of seventh to tenth graders create a long-term plan that, come senior year, will allow their kids to virtually write their own ticket into their choice of schools.
Parents should start by helping their kids identify their academic passions, then design a four-year strategy based on those interests. The book details hundreds of opportunities available to make kids stand out that most high school guidance counselors and teachers simply dont know about or dont think to share. This indispensable guide should be required reading for any parent whose child dreams of attending one of the countrys top colleges.
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 For Specific Kids July 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I agree with many (if not all) the reviews. Yes, it is depressing, yes, it can really help! If you have a student that borders the admissions criteria set by the most selective universities, then this book is for you (your student actually). I found it had great ideas but it is the student that must do the work. For most of these kids that will mean adding just "one more thing" to their already hectic, overachieving lives. As a parent, the best method is to take a few ideas and introduce the concepts at a young age (7-9th grades) to see what your child's interest is. Help your middle schoolers get started and set up a tracking system for them to help achieve success. If you have a student in 10th or higher, just introduce them to a few ideas and then have the book available for them to take it from there. Once a high achieving student has finished 9th grade, they will have filled their calendar with what is important to them, the book only serves as a confirmation of what they have chosen or helps them tweak their goals a bit. This book is NOT for the student who is not highly motivated for application to selective schools. It will only cause stress and pressure, a sure mix for failure.
 a horrifying book July 18, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
A horrific look at the absurdity of the college application process. I feel sorry for any parent who would put their child through much of what this book suggests, and sorrier still for the children.
Depressing Book July 11, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book should be reserved for (parents of) children who are not yet in the seventh grade, are extremely bright, and are already ahead of their peers in terms of school curriculum. Too, parents must have in mind a large school system with many options at the child's disposal. Further, a good deal of disposable income would also be beneficial. Obviously, this does not sound like the typical family. If your family is like most, this book will only depress your socks off. You'll find that you've done nothing right in helping your child to prepare for college. Instead, may I offer a ray of hope? I would suggest giving the book "Cool Colleges" by Donald Asher a look. It offers many good ideas without making parents feel like they've steered their child in the wrong direction. It's full of hope and possibilities. Good luck!
Feeding on the Frenzy June 28, 2008
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
Let me put it bluntly: there are two purposes for this book. First, it feeds on the frenzy of fanatical parents who are obsessed with getting their kids into selective colleges. The other purpose is to make money. Having worked with thousands of students & parents over the years, this book is the last thing needed this day and age! It "games" the system while totally avoiding what really matters: namely relationships and communication between parents & their kids. Sure, one can argue that colleges play "games" with students and manipulate admissions decisions to their own advantage. So, if parents want to "equal the playing field," then this book offers a few strategies...but don't be lulled into assuming the strategies will result in the desired outcomes! If parents want to be able to talk with their kids and help them become happy, well adjusted, and successful adults in the long-run, then I'd suggest spending your money on "Why Do They Act That Way" by David Walsh. It all goes back to an idea I learned in grad school: What you do now determines what happens to you.
An eye opener February 22, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I agree whole heartedly with the reviewer who called this book an eye opener. Until I read this it never even occurred to me, as manipulative and controlling a parent as I am, to even CONSIDER having my son take the SAT's in the 7th grade. Now I realize its a must, a virtual no brainer with no downside.
I have to say that this book soothed me by justifying all the neurotic anxiety driven behavior I attempted to engage in with my daughter. (And was talked out of and still regret not doing, it would have saved us some edgy days.)
You can say, as some reviewers have, that these and the author's books read better as parodies. But I tell ya, I value this book and it confirms my suspicions that there are people like this out there!! Nevertheless, some of her ideas, tips and suggestions are very good and I, for one, praise her for writing this, and will be looking for her web site.
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