An easy-to-use handbook for developing a college entrance strategy. Applying to college can be a stressful process, and it's never too early in high school for students to start thinking about what will make their application stand out from the crowd.An easy-to-read handbook for freshmen and seniors alike, Applying to College will help students develop a personal college-entrance strategy. From determining what kind of schools to select to mastering the essay and interviewing process, from surviving standardized testing to calculating how to pay for a college education, Applying to College is full of tools and tips to help students navigate the complicated and drawn-out process. Complete with a step-by-step checklist of goals and "to do's" for each year of high school, a worksheet to help students identify their priorities, and a glossary of admissions terms, Applying to College will help students get into their school of choice.