Book excerpt: Although there are many guides for students, this book focuses on you, the parent.... the questions and dilemmas, anxieties and doubts you face. The balancing of offering too much or too little. The fear of being over-bearing or uncaring. Uppermost to us throughout writing this book was answering the question "What do parents need to know?" This book is designed to help you each step of the way --- from application, to admissions, to academic success. We've done the legwork for you - saving you entire days, weeks, even months, searching multiple sources for guidance and answers. Hear top-tips from admissions insiders as well as the personal stories from parents who know first-hand what you may experience.