1. The Target Audience
2. The Timetable Through High School " Is Kindergarten Too Early?
3. Early-Decision and Early-Action Policies
4. The New SAT I and Recentering
5. The Importance of the SAT II Subject Tests
6. The Academic Index (AI)
7. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Scores
8. The Reading Process
9. A Step-by-Step Look at How Your Application Is Read and A Brief Look at the Common Aplication
10. A Brief Trip to the Committee
11. Flags and Tags : Athletic Recruiting at the Ivy League Schools
12. Flags and Tags : Legacies
13. Flags and Tags : Special Talents
14. Flags and Tags : Development/VIP Cases
15. Flags and Tags : Faculty and Trustee Recommendations
16. Flags and Tags : Minority Recruiting
17. Summary of All Tip Factors and Geographic Deversity
18. The Postgraduate Year
19. Postacceptance and Beyond
20. The Wait List
21. Communication Among Schools
22. Financial-Aid Implications and International Students
23. Transfer Students
24. Do You Need an Independent Counselor?
25. The Final Rung of the Ladder: Last-Minute Adjustments
26. Conclusion