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An exploration of the ins and outs of everything from work-study programs to scholarships to student loans includes essential behind-the-scenes information on how financial aid works, including checklists for creating a concrete plan of action. Original. $75,000 ad/promo.

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Product Description: Prospective business school students will find everything they need to prepare successful admission essays in this book. Containing 50 real essays students have written to gain admission to top business schools, this guide details the strengths of each essay, the inspiration of the student who wrote it, and what makes it a winner...read more

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