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By The College Visit Journal
Here are some books to get you better acquainted with the college search process and essays, resources for affording college, tips for your first year and even a resource if you're considering taking a gap year.
The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions
Founder Shereem Herndon-Brown,
Sr Associate Dean Timothy L Fields,
Akil Bello
Paperback
$22.95
$21.34
Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be
Frank Bruni
Paperback
$18.99
$17.66
Know this: Regardless of where you go to school, you will have access to unique opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. Go for it and lean in to every opportunity!
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Sean Covey
Paperback
$18.99
$17.66
A true gem from Sean Covey, the son of Stephen Covey.
The College Bound Organizer
Anna Costaras,
Gail Liss,
Edward B Fiske
Paperback
$19.95
$18.55
Get it together and keep it together!
Creative Colleges
Elaina Loveland
Paperback
$18.99
$17.66
Not everyone wants to major in business and that's OK!
Self-Care for College Students
Julia Dellitt
Hardback
$16.99
$15.80
Mental well-being is JUST as important to physical well-being. Protect your peace.
Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students
Mignon Fogarty,
Erwin Haya
Paperback
$19.00
$17.67
Right it write, mmkay? :)
College Essay Essentials
Ethan Sawyer
Paperback
$16.99
$15.80
Tests are optional, but essays will probably be forever, so make sure it captivates the reader!
Perfect Phrases for Letters of Recommendation
Paul Bodine
Paperback
$19.00
Rec letters are an integral part in introducing a student to a college application reviewer, so make sure it's good!
The Truth about College Admission
Director of College Counseling and Outreach Brennan Barnard,
Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark
Paperback
$19.95
$18.55
Can't go wrong with an insider take!
The Complete Guide to the Gap Year
Kristin M White
Paperback
$16.95
Gap years are increasingly popular. Get the scoop on how to make it happen!
The Price You Pay for College
Ron Lieber
Hardback
$27.99
$26.03
College is expensive! It's all in the planning.
The Easy College Cookbook
Candace Braun Davison
Paperback
$15.99
$14.87
Dining hall food is great, but here are some simple recipes if you want to change it up!
Launched - Start your career right after college, even during a pandemic
Rob Feinstein
Paperback
$15.95
$14.83
Give your favorite college student the winner's edge and confidence that comes with a step-by-step game plan to start their career right after college