Sabky looks beyond the smoke and mirrors of the intimidating admissions gauntlet and places the power firmly where it should be: in the hands of the students themselves. Offering prescriptive, actionable advice for students and their parents, she illuminates the pathway to finding the school that is the ideal match. -- adapted from back cover

First steps --Creating the right college list -- The campus visit -- Coming to a high school near you -- The school report -- Recommendations -- Extracurriculars -- Testing -- The personal statement -- Supplemental essays -- Submitting the application -- Alumni interviews -- A word on early -- International applicants -- Recruited athletes -- Decision day -- Admitted student events -- Welcome to college -- Best in class.