<p>One book I like is “Admission Matters” which really covers the nuts and bolts of the whole process from understanding what fit is, understanding financial aid, what to do/ask on a campus visit, the role of testing, etc. You can see the table of contents at [Table</a> of Contents](<a href=“http://www.admissionmatters.com/tableofcontents.html]Table”>Table of Contents) or peek inside it on Amazon. There are undoubtedly many other books that would also serve your purpose.</p>