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The Hidden Ivies focuses on liberal arts colleges and universities that are comparable quality to the Ivies. Based on surveys and interviews with students as well as college presidents, deans of faculty, and other administrators, The Hidden Ivies presents an insider perspective of thirty leading institutions of exceptional merit. Thee colleges and universities provide an outstanding educational experience for the gifted college-bound student and provide the foundations for life after graduation.

Let America's premier college consultants take the mystery out of admissions.As seen on PBS, this proven, ten-step program offers a comprehensive inside view of the state of college admissions today. Educational consultants Howard and Matthew Greene have mastered the science and art of college admissions, helping tens of thousands of students get into their schools of choice. This highly effective program is now available to all students who want to attend an outstanding college or university. The Greenes' cutting-edge approach will teach you to: Think like an admissions officer Plan a comprehensive admissions campaign Understand and take advantage of current trendsImplement the best strategies for standing outWhether it's choosing the best college for you, writing a winning personal statement, or planning your college financing, this fully updated new edition gives you the latest in admissions secrets, statistics, tactics, and facts.

PRESENTING YOURSELF SUCCESSFULLY TO COLLEGES HOW TO MARKET YOUR STRENGTHS AND MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUTLEARN WHAT ADMISSIONS OFFICERS LOOK FOR IN YOUR ESSAYS AND APPLICATIONSIn recent years, as the number of applications to top colleges has risen dramatically and fewer schools have been able to grant personal interviews to most applicants, the written application has become one of the most important factors for admissions committees. Marketing yourself successfully to schools -- making yourself stand out from the thousands of high school seniors applying to college -- is no easy task, but with the help of this straightforward, easy-to-follow guide you will make the most of your personal application. You will learn what kinds of essays have been successful and why and see how to write a unique personal statement that reflects your strengths. With checklists, writing samples, and advice on how to get great recommendations, Presenting Yourself Successfully to Colleges will give you all the tools you need to make your application stand out. Howard and Matthew Greene will explain how to:Assess your strengths and unique characteristicsAssemble your applicationWrite an outstanding personal essay that represents you wellCreate a strong resumeAsk for recommendationsMake yourself known to collegesMaintain ongoing communication with colleges

Based on Howard and Matthew Greenes' years of counseling experience as well as exclusive surveys and interviews with students, college presidents, deans of faculty, and other administrators, The Hidden Ivies presents an inside perspective of these 63 renowned academic institutions. In this fully revised and updated edition, featuring new institutions that have established themselves as Hidden Ivies, leading educational consultants Howard and Matthew Greene go school-by-school to show you:Why these are unique institutions of exceptional meritWhat criteria to use in evaluating different programsWhat each admissions office is looking forStudent perspectives on their college experiencesThe value of pursuing a liberal arts educationChoosing a college is one of the most important decisions a student will ever make. With costs rising, so many schools to choose from, and the competition for acceptance more intense than ever before, The Hidden Ivies offers invaluable insights and advice to help students choose and apply to the right schools?the places where they will thrive academically, socially, and personally.