​Getting In— The Right College With The Right Plan is the first work in an educational book series written by Harvard Alumni and former Harvard University Director of Financial Aid, Edwina Armstrong. This book explains the nuts and bolts of educational planning, including academic strategies, tips, and tools that students can use to overcome the hurdles associated with successfully navigating the college application process. Students learn what they need to do while still in high school, including how to select the right school, how to submit a competitive college application, the importance of writing a winning essay, and what it takes to reach the finish line—obtaining their college degree.