What It Really Takes To Get Into The Ivy League & Other Highly Selective Colleges

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Superior grades are only the first step to gaining admission to a leading college. Even the most outstanding students need a knowledgeable guide to walk them through every step of the nerve-wracking process. Written by a former senior admissions officer from Harvard College, this comprehensive handbook provides keen insight into: The goals and missions of the admissions offices at highly selective schools How to write an Ivy League application What the toughest admissions officers look for in a candidate The importance of academics, extracurriculars, and "intangibles" How to read (and rate) your application like an admissions officer Finding the school that's right for you. Also included are case studies analyzed by the author, based on real Harvard applications. Straight from the hallowed halls of Harvard, this book gives you the tools you need to ace your application and join the Ivy League.