<div><b>The future is in <i>your</i> hands—not Harvard's</b><br><br><b>TO:</b> All students wondering “Can I get into my dream college?”<br><b>CC:</b> All parents wondering “Can we afford it?”<br><b>FROM:</b> Educational consultant Kristin M. White<br><br><b>MEMO:</b> COLLEGE RANKINGS DON’T MATTER. This claim might sound crazy, but it’s true: Research shows that where you go to school makes little difference to future financial success or quality of life—personal qualities such as ambition, perseverance, and a sense of purpose are all more important.<br><br>Kristin M. White has helped hundreds of parents and students look beyond the dream-school hype and focus on what’s most important. Now, in<i>It’s the Student, Not the College</i>, she shows how to avoid unrepayable debt and set yourself up to grow, excel, and enjoy yourself at any school.<br><br>Instead of obsessing over GPA cutoffs and SAT scores, students will learn how to build a personal “Success Profile”—by adopting the traits that help stellar students make the grade in school and life. Plus . . .<ul><li>Why what you do in school counts more than where you go</li><li>14 surefire ways to develop your Success Profile as a student and beyond</li><li>Criteria to consider when choosing a college</li><li>How to find a good fit for your family’s finances</li><li>And tips for graduating career-ready and landing a great first job.</li></ul>Expensive, elite colleges have too much sway over the minds and bank accounts of students and parents.<i>It’s the Student, Not the College</i> breaks that stranglehold—and reveals the real secrets of success.</div>