<p>Any recommendations for books on Strategies for College search and Admission? I tried to search for threads but came up with mostly test prep books. If there is a thread already, please paste a link.</p>
<p>Not exactly strategy, but explains the process so that you can develop a strategy to fit your circumstances: Admission Matters by Sally Springer.</p>
<p>Thanks. I will look for it. Trying to get as much info as possible right now. Really trying to do my research and learn the process for DS2.</p>
<p>The College Solution is a good, practical book.
For a look inside admissions, I recommend <em>The Gatekeepers</em> by Steinberg and <em>Acceptance</em> by Marcus.
if you need a stress reliever of sorts: the comedy <em>Admission</em> with Tina Fey is obviously a comedy., exagerated for laughs, but it’s based on truth. 
In fact, many an admission counselor chuckled and recognized some scenes from their own experience :), plus some lines are really funny.</p>
<p>A is for Admission–written by an admissions officer. Elizabeth Wissner-Gross has a couple of books on buffing up applications. And yes, The Gatekeepers is a good book. BTW, if you want a nauseating overview of the racism and bigotry that helped shape our current admissions process, try Jerome Karabel’s The Chosen.</p>
<p>Winning the College Admissions Game by Peter van Buskirk, former dean of admission at Franklin & Marshall. He gave a great presentation recently at my daughter’s prep school. An excellent book for students and parents.</p>
<p>Entomom: Just finished Admission Matters. Very helpful. Thanks.</p>
<p>Glad you liked it, I found it pretty straightforward and helpful. Best of luck with the process!</p>