GPA Threshold: An Inside Look at Admissions to Top U.S. Universities

Author: (USA) Sternberg / Zhang Jiujin / Liu Yongyi
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Convincing descriptions! Especially timely for students and parents who wish to understand the admissions process and details。——"Newsweek" The competition to enter top U.S. universities like Harvard and Stanford has always been incredibly fierce. However, the process of how lucky candidates are admitted remains largely unknown. Today, this book takes you through this mysterious threshold. The authors, with a unique journalistic perspective and objective tone, document the entire process of admitting new students to a renowned U.S. university, Wheaton College. Through nearly a year of in-depth observation, they witness how the admissions office plans to recruit outstanding students, reviews applicants' applications, evaluates their academic performance and (holistic qualities), and conducts closed-door interviews. The authors also track and interview six students from diverse racial, family, and economic backgrounds, vividly portraying the admission process, which is even stricter than selecting a Pope. This book made it to the "New York Times" bestseller list and was recommended by the "Business Week" column. It is said to have become a must-read guide for all U.S. students and parents that year. Of course, this book does not provide a secret formula for those aspiring to enter elite private universities, but it undoubtedly helps them prepare for the rigorous challenges ahead. For Chinese students, parents, and educators, this book offers insights into the inner workings of U.S. college admissions while boosting students' confidence as they navigate the treacherous path of competition.