"This alternative college admissions guide gives non-straight-A students advice on how to identify, gain admittance to, and pay for the schools that will allow them to flourish"--Provided by publisher.

Follow four real teens as they navigate the college application process - developing a solid college list, filling out applications and, hopefully, getting into their colleges of choice. Program also taps guidance counselors and university admissions officers for insiders advice on the smartest steps to take in an increasingly competitive application process. Viewers learn how to catch a college's attention: choose challenging classes, build a strong...

"A hundred years ago the great prairie region now comprising the states of Kansas, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota was regarded as unfit for human habitation. As late as the middle of the last century the maps of the United States included it within 'The Great American Desert,' and successive waves of migration passed it by for what seemed more hospitable lands farther west. But now these prairie states, so completely ignored at first, have become...

"Did you know that most elite colleges typically accept only about 2,000 students for their incoming class?-Among competitive schools, the number of students who submit applications more than doubled, but the acceptance rates sank from 18.4% to less than 10% in the past decade.-Thousands of students around the world face rejection from their dream schools every year. Despite these odds, you can succeed in the college application process. While the...

Applying to college is more complicated and challenging than it used to be. Yet some aspects of the process have not changed. In this video, Hanna Stotland provides an overview of what colleges and universities now look for and how applicants can maximize their chances of getting accepted. Hanna's no-nonsense advice will help students and their families understand what persuades admissions officers to say yes rather than no to a prospective student....

It is no secret that the cost of college has skyrocketed in recent decades. But few people understand how and why economic issues play a significant part in the admissions process at many colleges and universities. In this video, Admissions Consultant Hanna Stotland (a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School) discusses the economics of college admissions and offers tips to prospective students about paying for college, understanding financial...