College is Yours 2.0

<b>The Search for Personalized College Help Ends Here</b><br><br>Since its release in 2007 <em>College is Yours in 600 Words or Less</em>has helped college-bound students and their families make the most out of searching for a college with an approach that is practical student-centered supportive funny and calming. <br><br><em>College is Yours 2.0</em>offers nearly twice the advice found in <em>College is Yours</em> with updates to guide students and families through a strong college search while living a great high school life. Every chapter is short enough to read in 3 minutes but deep enough to read over and over again. <br><br>New topics in <em>College is Yours 2.0</em>include: <br><br>-Expanded coverage on applying for scholarships and paying for college<br>-What to do when you freeze on an application<br>-Making the most of a college interview<br>-Advice for college-bound artists athletes and students with special needs<br>-How to make sure your e-mail and social media accounts don't hurt your college chances<br>-What <em>not</em>to write in a college essay<br>-How to lead a happy productive senior year<br>-Applying to a highly selective college<br>-Choosing among many offers of admission<br>-Taking a year off before starting college<br>-Is college really worth it? <br><br>These topics build on the rock-solid advice in areas such as: <br><br>-Learning how to be a strong high school student<br>-What colleges really look for in community service work<br>-How to prepare for college entrance tests<br>-Asking for letters of recommendation<br>-How to visit a college campus<br>-Building your college list<br>-The sure-fire way families can talk about college in a supportive way<br><br>Readers can continue the college search and discussion on www.collegeisyours.com where they'll find weekly updates on applying to college a chance to ask for advice and more. <br><br>Award-winning college counselor Patrick O'Connor has helped thousands of college-bound students and families find colleges that are right for them by focusing on what matters most%u2014the needs interests and goals of the student. <em>College is Yours 2.0</em> includes the same advice families pay hundreds even thousands of dollars for and now it's available to everyone. <br><br>From high school schedules to admission essays from college visits to paying for college <em>College is Yours 2.0</em> offers the calm clear step-by-step advice that's easy to follow but hard to come by. A world of opportunity awaits-discover the richer road to college in <em>College is Yours 2.0</em>.