{"product_id":"the-peoples-guide-to-college-applications-a-week-by-week-approach-to-writing-connecting-and-getting-in-9781493091546","title":"The People's Guide to College Applications: A Week-by-Week Approach to Writing, Connecting, and Getting In","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003ePeople's Guide to College Applications \u003c\/i\u003epresents a radically compassionate, last-minute-friendly approach to college applications that honors messy lives, economic realities, and authentic stories-especially for students and families who feel like they're late to the game. In a weekly step-by-step process, Constantino makes this daunting task accessible for everyone. Families will build skills, curiosity, courage, and connection before young people step into independence and parents consider their own changing place in time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book frames the application essay, not as a sales pitch, but as a chance to make meaning, claim power, and find value in a lifetime. It holds writing as the ultimate tool for self-exploration, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003einviting adults to become co-dreamers and scaffolds for their students in this process. Through weekly exercises in writing, thinking, and rewriting, Dr. Jill Constantino guides students into independence without losing their vulnerability and thoughtfulness. Meanwhile, she teaches parents to become good accountability partners by walking them through their own processes of self-definition. By encouraging audaciousness and authenticity, Constantino offers valuable insights on researching colleges, writing essays, conversing about money, and moving to a new stage in life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jill Constantino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prometheus Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493091546\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Jill Constantino \u003c\/b\u003ereceived her doctorate in cultural anthropology from the University of Michigan, then taught writing and anthropology at Harvard University where she was also a dean. ​In these roles, she became intimately familiar with student struggles and aspirations, family dreams and worries, and institutional processes. As a writing teacher at both Harvard and Michigan, she perfected the magical formulas that turn thoughts into beauty and power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jill Constantino \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47712254722205,"sku":"9781493091546","price":40.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d6260b59-fb56-4511-a404-52140b1e9d8d.jpg?v=1773172311","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-peoples-guide-to-college-applications-a-week-by-week-approach-to-writing-connecting-and-getting-in-9781493091546","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}