When you're making a decision as big as where you're going to college, I urge you to put time and research into the college admissions process. You can find great information on the internet, but one of the best ways to help you learn about different universities and gain more insight into college applications is through well-researched and highly informative books.

 

 

In this episode, I’m giving a little book review about some of my favorite books that I use for work, recommend to colleagues, and buy for my students to read. Whether you’re a parent to a 9th grader who is just starting to think about college or an 11th-grade student in the middle of your college admissions process, I have a recommended book for everyone!

 

 

Books We Cover:

• The Fiske Guide To Colleges
• The Hidden Ivies: 63 of America's Top Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities
• Colleges That Change Lives
• Valedictorian At The Gate
• Write Your Way in: Crafting an Unforgettable College Admissions Essay
• Admit One: Writing Your Way into the Best Colleges
• College Essay Essentials

 

 

“It's going to shape the rest of your adult life. It's not to say that where you go to college is going to determine your future necessarily but it can have an impact, so, I would urge you to put time and research into this process.” - Cathleen

 

 

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LINKS MENTIONED:

If you’re a high school, college, or even post-graduate looking for direction, join my Life Skills Bootcamp course covering time management, decision-making, mindset, manifestation, and money. 

 

 

If you’re a high school student in 9th-12th grade or the parent of one, I work with a small cohort of students annually and help them develop the core traits I discussed in the podcast and apply to selective colleges. You can apply to work with me below:

Apply to Work with Cathleen 

 

 

I cover mindset and manifestation in more depth in my 5-month program for 9th-11th graders, The Admitted Mastermind.

 

 

The next round starts in January, and you can apply here.

 

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