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College Guidebook Recommendations
Looking for college information guidebooks? The following are some popular and well-regarded books to consider:
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Winning the College Admission Game: Strategies for Parents & Students (Peter Van Buskirk)
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The College Hook: Packaging Yourself to Win the College Admissions Game (Pam Proctor)
- 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays, Second Edition: What Worked for Them Can Help You Get into the College of Your Choice
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