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    What It Really Takes to Get Into Ivy League and Other Highly Selective Colleges
    What It Really Takes to Get Into Ivy League and Other Highly Selective Colleges
    What It Really Takes to Get Into Ivy League and Other Highly Selective Colleges
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    What It Really Takes to Get Into Ivy League and Other Highly Selective Colleges

    By Chuck Hughes

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    The ultimate insider's guide to getting into the nation's most competitive colleges

    Written by a former senior admissions officer at Harvard University, this book provides keen insights into what it takes to get into America's top schools. With the help of case studies of successful Harvard applicants, Charles Hughes II defines the goals and mission of highly selective schools. He explains the relative weight given to:

    • Academics
    • Extra-curricular activities
    • Personal qualities
    • Intangibles in the admission process

    Hughes breaks down the components of the application, explaining the significance of each and how they are evaluated. And, drawing upon his extensive experience, he clues readers in on effective ways for applicants to improve their candidacy, including:

    • How to prepare early in high school
    • How to write a better application
    • How to find the school best suited to their interests, personality, and goals

    With this essential guide, students will be able to present their talents in the best light possible, and create a winning college application.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateApr 22, 2003
    ISBN9780071425063
    What It Really Takes to Get Into Ivy League and Other Highly Selective Colleges
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    Chuck Hughes

    In 2006, Chuck Hughes and two friends opened their first restaurant, Garde Manger, in old Montreal. They haven’t looked back. A fanatical clientele made up of locals and tourists keeps the place hopping; everyone is in search of Chuck’s magical take on comfort food classics. Chuck defeated Iron Chef Bobby Flay in the battle of Canadian lobster and starred in The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs. His show Chuck’s Day Off airs in over eighty countries including the U.S. (Cooking Channel) and Canada (Food Network), as does his follow-up series, Chuck’s Week Off. Recently he completed the first season of his primetime show, Chuck’s Eat the Street, for Cooking Channel, and he is currently discussing another series for Food Network Canada for 2013.

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