The Mindful College Applicant
The Mindful College Applicant

Author: Belinda H.Y. Chiu

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-11-14

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1538119846

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In a time when crossing guards are posted to prevent high schoolers from jumping in front of trains and parents shelling out $100K for packaged college applications, education has become a mad race to grab the Ivy ring. Based on experience in admissions with the Ivy League and other highly competitive universities, emerging scientific evidence on the impact of emotional intelligence and mindfulness, and discussions with admissions officers, students, families, and high school counselors, this book is a guide on how to go through the existing, however brutish, college applications process with less stress and anxiety, and more joy and mindfulness. Equipped with the powerful tools of emotional intelligence and mindfulness, this work acknowledges the reality of what the process is, and challenges young people to reach for a more meaningful ideal for themselves. This book shares a look at the holistic admissions process and offers an alternative one to the current climate of untenable stress. This updated model aims to shift mindsets from treating the admissions process as a ruthless competition with one externally-prescribed definition of success, to a step in a lifelong journey of curiosity and wonder. By building self-awareness, compassion, resilience, it’s possible to navigate the process with greater authenticity, balance, and joy.

The Mindful College Applicant
The Mindful College Applicant

Author: Belinda Chiu

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780990931140

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This pocket companion to "The Mindful College Applicant: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for the Admissions Process" is based on experience in Ivy League and competitive university admissions, emerging scientific evidence, and discussions with leaders, educators, families, and students. A 30-page workbook designed in response to educators and parents looking for an accessible way for their students to get started on a healthier approach through the existing, however brutish, process with less stress and anxiety, and more joy. College hopefuls, this is for you. Acclaim for The Mindful College Applicant: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for the Admissions Process "practical wisdom for managing your emotions as you navigate these rapids." ~Daniel Goleman, PhD, author Emotional Intelligence "a must-read for every high school student applying to college-and every parent, too.... Read it, students and parents, because it is essential to the survival and joy of your entire family." ~Geeta Anand, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Dean UC Berkeley School of Journalism "home truths about what really matters in education, growth and development. Hurry up and get this book.... My high schoolers need to read it." ~David Toze, Superintendent, International School Manila" VERDICT High school students applying to selective colleges and universities will appreciate this holistic approach steeped in emotional intelligence, compassion, and mindfulness." ~Jane Scott, University of Portland, School Library Journal

The Enlightened College Applicant
The Enlightened College Applicant

Author: Andrew Belasco

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-05-15

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1475865228

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Deluged with messages that range from “It’s Ivy League or bust” to “It doesn’t matter where you go,” college applicants and their families often find themselves lost, adrift in a sea of information overload. Finally—a worthy life preserver has arrived. The Enlightened College Applicant speaks to its audience in a highly accessible, engaging, and example-filled style, giving readers the perspective and practical tools to select and earn admission at the colleges that most closely align with their academic, career, and life goals. In place of the recycled entrance statistics or anecdotal generalizations about campus life found in many guidebooks, The Enlightened College Applicant presents a no-nonsense account of how students should approach the college search and admissions process. Shifting the mindset from “How can I get into a college?” to “What can that college do for me?” authors Bergman and Belasco pull back the curtain on critical topics such as whether college prestige matters, what college-related skills are valued in the job market, which schools and degrees provide the best return on investment, how to minimize the costs of a college education, and much more. Whether you are a valedictorian or a B/C student, this easy-to-read book will improve your college savvy and enable you to maximize the benefits of your higher education.

The One Hour College Applicant
The One Hour College Applicant

Author: Lois Rochester

Publisher: Mustang Publishing Company (TN)

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780914457381

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Tells how to obtain financial aid, visit campuses, and submit an effective application.

The Applicant: An Insider's Guide to the College Admissions Process
The Applicant: An Insider's Guide to the College Admissions Process

Author: Ishan Puri

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-03-10

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1105591018

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The Applicant is an admissions guide written by a Stanford University graduate intended for parents, students, college counselors, and anyone interested in the college admissions process. Instead of promising "secrets", The Applicant uses the Perspective Method to facilitate students to develop their own reasons for learning, applying to college, and even finding a job. The Applicant motivates hands-on exercises for students that help them think about themselves and learn how to think about the college admissions process in a framework that is meaningful. In this way, it is unique in its approach and effective in its results.

Applying to College Without Losing Your Mind
Applying to College Without Losing Your Mind

Author: Corin Hamilton

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-02-20

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13:

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The college admissions process is a source of profound anxiety for many families. They worry that finding a "good" college is becoming more and more difficult, if not downright impossible. In truth, almost all students are capable of gaining admission into a school where they will thrive.This book outlines how to find, prepare for, and get into these schools. More specifically, you will learn: The nitty-gritty details of how colleges make admissions decisionsHow to develop the habits and routines that will prepare you for collegeHow build a list of "dream schools" The essential steps for completing a stellar application Advice for succeeding as an undergraduate studentIn Applying to College without Losing Your Mind, you will not find tips for "gaming" the admissions system. Instead, college counselor Corin Hamilton provides the information and advice that will demystify the admissions process and make it feel less overwhelming. Applying to college is a major, time-consuming milestone-but that doesn't mean it has to be a stressful one.

101 Ways to Become a Perfect College Applicant
101 Ways to Become a Perfect College Applicant

Author: Jeanine Le Ny

Publisher:

Published: 2005-09

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780743278751

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How Do You Become the Perfect College Applicant?You Can Count the Ways... No matter where you are in your high school career,101 Ways to Become the Perfect College Applicantwill provide you with tips and activities to make you a solid college applicant -- with a stellar transcript, a winning essay, and great recommendations, not to mention great test scores and a strong overall application package!Learn the answers to questions such as: What kinds of extracurricular activities look good on my application? Which colleges should I apply to? How do I ask for recommendations? Application Anxiety?Not a chance. Kaplan's got you covered.Kaplan's College Admissions Experts are NACAC members and former college admissions officers or college counselors from top-ranked schools that know what admissions committees seek in an applicant. They guide students and their parents through every step of the application process and help students create on-time applications that stand out in the college applicant pool.

The Way of the Mindful Warrior
The Way of the Mindful Warrior

Author: William Van Gordon

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-12-02

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 153814672X

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The Way of the Mindful Warrior provides a fresh, authentic, and structured path to using mindfulness to embrace living in awareness and reconnecting with our innermost nature of peace, wisdom, and compassion. Mindfulness is a 2,500-year-old Buddhist meditation practice that involves focusing awareness on the present moment, the only place where an individual can truly embrace and experience life. In recent decades, mindfulness has gained popularity amongst scientists, healthcare practitioners, and the public more generally. An abundance of popular books has subsequently emerged providing different interpretations of how to practice mindfulness and apply it in daily-living contexts. However, most current approaches to mindfulness have removed it from its traditional spiritual context or overlook important scientific insights from research into this ancient contemplative technique. The Way of Mindful Warrior addresses this oversight and integrates the traditional Buddhist teachings on mindfulness with emerging insights from the scientific study of mindfulness, wellbeing and the human mind. This book is timely and presents a fresh, easily digestible, and structured path to using mindfulness not only as a tool for coping with the stresses and strains of contemporary living, but also as a means to cultivating unconditional wellbeing and for flourishing as a human being.

Thriving in Graduate School
Thriving in Graduate School

Author: Arielle Shanok

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-08-02

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 153813330X

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Addresses the mental health challenges of graduate school and how students can succeed and thrive. With rates of depression and anxiety six times higher among graduate students than the general population, maintaining emotional wellbeing in graduate school is vital! Students must be prepared with skills that will not only help them perform well but also help them feel well. Thriving in Graduate School: The Expert's Guide to Success and Wellness is the first book on graduate student mental health written by mental health professionals. It promotes psychologically healthy approaches to navigating the graduate school experience and teaches students that they are not alone in their mental health struggles. The authors introduce students to unique perspectives that are key to positive mental health. Additionally, this is the only book of its type to explore issues routinely faced by historically marginalized graduate students. Special sections at the end of each chapter written for faculty, administrators, and mental health professionals augment the book by suggesting ways that each of these groups can help guide and support graduate students through their journey. Featuring vignettes and experiences from actual graduate students, Thriving in Graduate School sheds light on common—but hidden—truths to help students manage the many challenges they will face and even thrive during their graduate school years. Written with compassion and humor, this is a must read for prospective students and those who seek to support them.