| INTRODUCTION |
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| CHAPTER 1 "So Where Do You Want to Go to College?" (or "Stop Asking Me that Question!") |
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Make Decisions for Yourself and Run Your Own Race |
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| CHAPTER 2 What Can I Do to Be More Attractive to Schools? |
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| CHAPTER 3 The Dreaded Essay |
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Fear Doesn't Stand a Chance against Self-Discovery |
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| CHAPTER 4 Parents, Teachers, Coaches, Friends, Recommenders, and Even Interviewers |
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They Really Can Help You—If You Let Them |
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| CHAPTER 5 Overcoming Obstacles |
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Bust through Stress, Exhaustion, Boredom, and Frustration; Learn Your Lessons and Keep the Faith |
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| CHAPTER 6 The Waiting Game—and Then Decision Time |
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You Own Your Life, so Live It Now |
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| CHAPTER 7 A To-Do List for Higher Level Living |
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Five Outward Actions and Five Inward Ideas |
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| FINAL THOUGHTS Joy in the Journey |
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| Namaste |
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| References |
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| Index |
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