The Keys to the CASTLE book is a PARENT TESTED PARENT APPROVED award winner.
The following are the questions asked of the PTPA evaluators and their quoted responses:
Was the content engaging?
The content in this book was interesting and valuable for my daughter. I would definitely use this book as we continued the process of enrolling into a college.
This book was very engaging. The content in this book was interesting and valuable for my daughter. I would definitely use this book as we continued the process of enrolling into a college.
This book was very engaging.
The lessons were interesting and appropriate.
How effective was this product in relaying its intended message?
This was a terrifically written book.
It was very helpful. It answered most of my questions about enrolling a child into college.
The information was very well written and in a tone the students should be able to relate to.
Would you say that this product is durable and well made?
Definitely so. It was well written.
The book is a soft cover but it is well made and seems well-bound as well.
The book is a paperback book and appears to be very well made.
How would rate your/your child’s level of engagement with the product, overall?
My daughter found the suggestions in the book to be helpful and get her started on the creative process of working on her college essay.
Easy to follow
Would you recommend this product based on its content?
Absolutely without a doubt I am recommending this to everyone I know who has a child applying for university
Yes, this is a great starting point for juniors on their college quest.
Yes, I would recommend to this book to any parent who has a child applying for college.
Even though it is based on US college applications the advice given is general enough to be of benefit to any student planning on applying to University, and perhaps College as well.
Do you feel this product is appropriate for the age group for which it was intended?
Yes, certainly it is appropriate for anyone applying for higher learning
The book can be kept for reference and review and appreciated.
Do you feel this product is priced fairly?
Absolutely fairly priced.
Price is similar to other paperbacks of its nature.
When compared with similar products, would you say that this product is priced competitively?
It is on par with other books of similar structure
Price is similar to other paperbacks of its nature.
Honestly, it’s priced competitively.
Given the current retail price would you purchase this product?
I would buy this product.
Yes. It’s fairly priced.
Would you recommend this product based on value?
Yes. It’s a great starting point with a lot of valuable information.
It is a great value.
I would recommend this book based on the value.
Do you think that the style and tone would reduce the stress level of college applicants who read this book?
I think this is a great starting point for kids interested in college.
I think the style and format is good and I feel this book should be geared a children a bit before application age, as a stepping stone book.
Most definitely. Because it provides all of the information that a potential college student needs.
Did the style and content of the book come across as interactions with a mentor or coach?
It is designed as a mentor in a book. Brilliant!
Yes. The tone was friendly and supportive.
Yes it did, especially the parts that gave advice on what types of questions to ask and who to ask.
Yes, the book came across as interactions with a Mentor.