Useful Books
It's often hard to know where to look for good information when you start to think about applying to university in the US. We’ve selected some of the most helpful, engaging and interesting books. Whether you are a parent or a student, there should be something to get stuck in to; these titles cover everything from statistics to classic literature. Do send any recommended reads to enquiries@usapplicants.com.
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| Name ▾ | Author |
|---|---|
| 11 Practice Tests for the SAT & PSAT by The Princeton Review | Princeton Review (2008) |
| Cracking the SAT 2012 by The Princeton Review | Princeton Review (2004) |
| Essential SAT Vocabulary (Flashcards) by Princeton Review 2009 | |
| Fiske Guide to Colleges 2012 by Edward Fiske | Edward Fiske |
| Hot Words for the SAT by Linda Carnevale, 2010 | Barron's (2007) |
| Joe College | Tom Perotta |
| Letter from America | Alistair Cooke |
| Sat 2400, 3rd Ed: Aiming for the Perfect Score, 2010 | Barron's (2007) |
| The Best 376 Colleges, 2012 Edition by The Princeton Review | Princeton Review (2010) |
| The College Admissions Mystique | Bill Mayher |
| The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College | Jacques Steinberg |
| The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| The Insider's Guide to the Colleges 2012 by Yale Daily News | Yale Daily News |
| The Official Study Guide for All SAT Subject Tests by College Board, 2011 | College Board |
| This Side of Paradise | F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Uni in the USA | Alice Fishburn |