The Fiske Guide to Getting Into the Right College

by Edward B. Fiske

This revised, updated edition of the ultimate admissions guidebook shows you how to get into the college of your choice. A complement to The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2003, this volume takes students and parents step-by-step through the college admission process. It tells
How to choose the right college
How to get off a waiting list and into the "accepted" ranks
How to write winning essays
How admissions offices really rank applicants
How to interview successfully
How to construct a successful application
How to get the most financial aid And much more. The Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College examines the pros and cons of getting into the most prestigious schools and explains the increasing selectivity students may encounter at admissions offices. As well, college-bound students, parents and guidance counselors will benefit from a revised discussion of the role of athletics in the admissions process, what athletes must do to win scholarships, and a discussion of alternatives to college.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Education

Paperback

First published September 12, 1988

Reviews

[Shellie Ware]

Helpful overview for folks starting to think about the college selection process. Read early (definitely before junior year). Also helpful for students to hear what their parents have been telling them, from a different voice so maybe they'll listen...

[Diana of Shelved by Strand]

A bit dated but good intro to the college search and app process

[Rachel]

I’ve been going through the 2018 edition which I got from the library. I would recommend buying a used copy so you can mark it up and dog-ear pages. Nicely organized, fairly concise descriptions, handy lists of schools by strength and consortia. I highly doubt the material changes much from year to year. The description my alma mater and the school I almost selected are oddly pretty similar now to what I recall from ages ago. Selectivity may change over decades but the core personality of a college seems pretty consistent over time. This is a solid reference guide for an admissions adviser, guidance counselor, parent, or student.

[Karendillard]

Great guide for parents and students needing a down-to-earth walk through the admissions process. The 1 hour college finder is a great tool! One of my favorite books. - Ashley McCarrick, Corporate Director

[Mary Weenig]

Somewhat helpful....should have started reading it the summer before my daughters junior year or sooner....not at the start of senior year.

[Lucie]

It gets 4 stars just for the one hour college finder

[Elaine]

I've read a lot of these, this is better than most. Balanced. Sane.