8 First Choices: An Expert's Strategies for Getting into College

by Joyce Slayton Mitchell

8 First choices is the #1 college guide endorsed by more top college admissions deans than all other college guides. Written within an educational framework, this college guide offers specific guidance to help students do a self-assessment, research the colleges, communicate through application, interview, and essay in order to select the top eight colleges that are the strongest fit for them. Establishing readers as anthropologists, students will learn to observe 20 campus cultures, assess each one, and research their options in American higher education.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Tessa (Taylor's Version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, comprehensive, gentle. Helpful I think, mostly pretty straightforward advice.

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely invaluable reading for any parent (or godparent / surrogate) considering the daunting task of Getting Your Kid Into College. As we now are, with our godson. Straightforward, insightful, with loads of seriously practical tips and observations for surviving what for many is the most stressful decision they will ever face. I immediately texted my brother to advise him to get a copy stat.

[Angie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wish I had this book when I was younger! Joyce Slayton Mitchell tells you how it is -- college admissions demystified once and for all.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I’ve read about the college admissions process- and I’ve read many!