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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
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.
Feeding on the Frenzy June 28, 2008 2 out of 2 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 1 out of 3 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.
simply great February 8, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an eye opener. I am a HS teacher, who works closely with counselors and administrators, and I was surprised with the information I learned after I read this book. I highly recommend this book to the proactive parent!
Good info September 22, 2007 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Some of the suggestions in the book are just plain common sense, and others are brilliant, little-known ideas. I look forward to tailoring a "program" for my children. While some of the "secrets" require parents to be a little "over the top" and pushy, most are good and seemingly would not place undue pressure on students. Everyone plays the game; this book just allows you to play smarter.
HE LOVES IT !!! September 2, 2007 1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Bought as a gift for a 9-year-old nephew who doesn't enjoy reading all that much. He began reading it the instant he saw it and was very excited about the possibilities.
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