The Bottom Line
With practical advice and step-by-step instructions, Cracking College Admissions eliminates some of the anxiety that applying to college can cause.
Pros
- Includes practical advice on the entire college admissions process
- Well-organized and easy to read
- Inexpensive
Cons
- The appendix has a "to do list" for 9th, 10th, and 11the grade, but not 12th grade
Description
- 2nd Edition
- Written by The Staff of The Princeton Review
- Published by The Princeton Review
- A complete guide to the college admissions process
Guide Review - Cracking College Admissions
Nobody creates college guides quite like The Princeton Review. The 2nd edition of Cracking College Admissions is another example of their outstanding work.This comprehensive reference is written by The Staff of The Princeton Review and is specifically geared towards high school students who are serious about the college admissions process.
Cracking College Admissions includes invaluable advice and strategies that will help you choose a school, ace standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, get recommendations, write essays, and fill out your applications. The best parts of the book include chapters on grades/activities and financial aid.
If you are nervous about college admissions, I recommend picking up a copy of Cracking College Admissions. This up-to-date guide is well worth the money you will spend and then some.
