The College Admissions Mystique [Paperback]

In this fresh and plainspoken book, admissions professional Bill Mayher demystifies the college application process, guiding students and parents through this too often anxiety-filled ritual. He covers practical issues, including discovering colleges, narrowing down the search, finding financial aid, and using college counselors to the best advantage. And he deals with the emotional issues, since this is a time of transition and growth for the whole family. Finally, he makes it clear that the best college choice is not simply the school that is the most difficult to get into.

Bill Mayher's intelligence, common sense, and humor, coupled with his love and respect for students and education, made him a standout as a college counselor. Now all families can have the benefit of his insight as they navigate the college application process. Tamara Elliott Rogers, Former Senior Admissions Officer, Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges

A wise and thoughtful book. I shall recommend it enthusiastically to our students and their families. Alice Purington, Senior Associate Director of College Counseling, Phillips Academy

Buy this book! It is the finest I have encountered on the subject in my thirty-year career. It will make you a stronger applicant or a better parent. Thomas D. Harvey, Headmaster, Lake Forest Academy