The Bound-for-College Guidebook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding and Applying to Colleges

Product description Review A great roadmap for students considering the transition to college. Each chapter includes a list of frequently asked questions as well as personal exercises to work through, such as creating a checklist for a college visit or analyzing the admissions goals of a particular school. This title should be in every high school library and guidance office.A very useful tool for students looking for colleges. Burtnett's approach is comprehensive, but cut into good-sized pieces.Burtnett's concise and objective writing structure provides a realistic insight into what students can expect. This essential guide is highly recommended for all college-bound students and their parents.Frank Burtnett has created a reader-friendly guide to helping the college-bound student navigate his or her challenging journey. The information he presents, complimented by the student exercises and Frequently Asked Questions, covers the process from A to Z.In the Bound-for-College Guidebook, all the steps to finding and applying to colleges are thoroughly explored.There are a number of books about the college admission process on shelves all over this country. Frank Burtnett has written one that will be on desks, open and used. I particularly like his FAQ sections and hands-on approach. Admission at its best is a developmental process, and Burtnett has captured this through the personal student exercises. About the Author Frank Burtnett is president and principal consultant for Education Now, an independent consulting firm focused on helping people with the school-to-college and school-to-career transitions. A former executive director of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, his career experiences have found him working in schools, colleges, agencies, organizations, and the private sector.