Countdown to College: 21 To Do Lists for High School: Step-By-Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11,th and 12th Graders

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Summary: Excellent Information!
Review: After being shown this book, I ordered two copies; one for my niece and one for my nephew, both of whom will be graduating from eighth grade next spring. Having gone through the experience of looking at, applying to, and choosing colleges with two sons, I can say that the information this book contains is right on the mark. It is thorough, succinctly presented, and easily understood. The list format and quotes from students present the information in a logical way that is fun to read. Organizing the lists as tasks to be considered during each year of high school makes the college search process much less overwhelming. I wish that "Countdown to College" had been available as my family felt its way through the process for the first time seven years ago.

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Summary: College Parents of America Recommends "Countdown"
Review: As the president of College Parents of America, the only nationwide member association dedicated to serving and advocating on behalf of current and future college parents, I consider Valerie Pierce's "Countdown to College" to be one of the most valuable and user-friendly college planning guides in print. When I first began compiling and culling information for parents to access on our Web site (www.collegeparents.org), I consulted "Countdown" frequently for resources and easy-to-understand explanations of complex preparation and application processes. I found the book to be concise, well-organized and comprehensive in its "To Do" lists for high school students. Today, my staff and I still keep several dog-eared copies around for quick and easy reference. And, we have enlisted Ms. Pierce as one of our "Ask the Experts" panelists for our members to consult. I highly recommend this book for all parents of high school students -- and I guarantee that their copies will become dog-eared as well!







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Summary: You have got to have this book!!
Review: Countdown To College, gives each reader practical tools and insights on how to effectively plan and prepare for college. I guarantee it will answer every question you might have about the college process. This is a must read for all high school students and their parents.

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Summary: You have got to have this book!!
Review: Countdown To College, gives each reader practical tools and insights on how to effectively plan and prepare for college. I guarantee it will answer every question you might have about the college process. This is a must read for all high school students and their parents.

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Summary: Excellent Information!
Review: I bought the book for my niece. Then I bought one for her mother. They are planning together for her college years. I haven't seen such a useful book in ages.

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Summary: What a great way for my niece to plan for college!
Review: I bought the book for my niece. Then I bought one for her mother. They are planning together for her college years. I haven't seen such a useful book in ages.

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Summary: Wow! This book really will SAVE YOU MONEY!!!!
Review: I picked up a copy of this book for my 10th grade daughter about 2 months ago. This is a phenominal resource for ANYONE with college bound children, especially those just getting started with high school like my daughter. We have already put most of the suggested "to dos" for the sophmore year into action. At this point, I fully expect that we will recieve a 5000% return on investment in this book! In fact, I'm going to buy another one right now so that I can work the program along side my daughter!

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Summary: Wow! This book really will SAVE YOU MONEY!!!!
Review: I picked up a copy of this book for my 10th grade daughter about 2 months ago. This is a phenominal resource for ANYONE with college bound children, especially those just getting started with high school like my daughter. We have already put most of the suggested "to dos" for the sophmore year into action. At this point, I fully expect that we will recieve a 5000% return on investment in this book! In fact, I'm going to buy another one right now so that I can work the program along side my daughter!

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Summary: Must Have!!!
Review: This book is a "must have" for any college-bound student. As a certified trainer for the College for Texans program, I know how important it is to start the process early. This book is a comprehensive guide to the entire college preparation, admission and financial aid process. I've seen many, many guides to college and this is very best!

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Summary: Must Have!!!
Review: This book is a "must have" for any college-bound student. As a certified trainer for the College for Texans program, I know how important it is to start the process early. This book is a comprehensive guide to the entire college preparation, admission and financial aid process. I've seen many, many guides to college and this is very best!