Dr. Kpakpundu Ezeze, Ed.D., has been a guidance counselor, an assistant dean at the University of Pennsylvania, and an admissions associate at Harvard University. Dr. Ezeze received his Doctorate in Education from Harvard University and lives in Silver Spring, MD.

• Introduction Calendar of College and Financial Aid Events Chapter I: What to Do Early in High School to Prepare for College Chapter II: The College Application Process Chapter III: For Students with Disabilities Chapter IV: The College Athlete Chapter V: Especially for Students of Color Chapter VI: The First-Generation College-Bound Student Chapter VII: Financial Aid Chapter VIII: College: Getting In and Getting Through Conclusion Appendices Appendix A: Transcript Appendix B: Internet Scholarship Resources Appendix C: Student Self-Evaluation Appendix D: College Application Process Checklist Appendix E: College Information Request Letter Appendix F: Sample Thank-You Letter Appendix G: Sample Resume Appendix H: Essays That Work (Sample essays) Appendix I: NCAA Division I Sliding Scale Appendix J: College Applicant Profile

"One of the most comprehensive college guides I have read..." -- Sharon M. Alston, Executive Director for Enrollment Management, American University "This book will be invaluable to students and parents as they begin the quest to their 'Dream College.'" -- Norma Paige, Guidance Counselor, Scotch Plains Fanwood High School "Dr. Ezeze really knows the college admissions business through and through--from research to application to making college dreams come true." -- Audrey T. Hill, Transfer Counselor/Professor, Montgomery College, Maryland "This book empowers parents through the process." -- Rebecca Lamb, Independent Counselor