Introduction.

1 Self-Assessment.

2 How You’re Judged: What College Admissions Officers Look For.

3 How You Should Judge Colleges: What Students Should Look For.

4 Road Trip: Planning Worthwhile Campus Visits.

5 How to Write a Winning Personal Statement.

6 Packaging Yourself: Application Nuts and Bolts.

7 Financial Aid 101: How to Pay for College.

8 Avoiding Roadblocks and Hazards.

9 Getting a Late Start.

10 Where Do I Go from Here?

Appendix A: Web Sites.

Appendix B: National Scholarships.

Appendix C: Glossary.

Appendix D: 34 Ways to Reduce College Costs.

Appendix E: Students’ Rights and Responsibilities in the College Admission Process.

Index.