Fiske Guide to Colleges: SAT/ACT Optional Schools

Fiske Guide to Colleges: SAT/ACT Optional Schools

Author: Edward B Fiske

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2013-11-27

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1402294727

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Applying for college is a stressful endeavor: choosing the right schools, paying application fees, and writing personal essays. But, before you can even get to those steps you're faced with the prospect of taking the SAT or ACT—two of the most daunting tests of a young person's life. Maybe you're not a good test-taker, or you freeze under pressure, causing your score to plummet—what do you do now? Are you hopes of getting into a good college dashed forever? The answer is unequivocally no—you can attend a great college even if your SAT or ACT scores are lacking. Edward B. Fiske—the author of the most trusted college guide on the market—has compiled a collection of SAT/ACT optional schools. Though these schools may not require test scores, they still deliver a high quality education. Included: -14 high quality SAT/ACT optional schools -Full Fiske write ups and descriptions -Color photographs -Statistics on every school


Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011

Author: Edward B. Fiske

Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781402209611

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"The best college guide you can buy." -USA Today For more than 25 years, this leading guide to more than 310 colleges and universities-fully updated and expanded every year-has been an indispensable source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at the academic climates and the social and extracurricular scenes at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada and Great Britain. In addition to the candid essays on each school, you will find: A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college Lists of the strongest majors and programs at each college Vital information on how to apply, including admissions and financialaid deadlines, required tests, and each school's essay questions "Overlap" listings to help you expand your options Selectivity statistics and SAT/ACT scores Indexes that break down schools by price and state A list of schools with strong programs for learning disabled students All the basics, including email addresses and university websites Plus a special section highlighting the 5 public and private Best Buy schools-colleges that provide the best educational value The guide the San Francisco Chronicle called "the bible."


Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021

Author: Edward Fiske

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Published: 2020-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781492664963

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"The best college guide you can buy."--USA Today Every college and university has a story, and no one tells those stories like former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. That's why, for more than 35 years, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has been the leading guide to 320+ four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites. Fullyupdated and expanded every year, Fiske is the most authoritative source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland--so you can find the best fits for you. In addition to detailed and candid stories on each school, you will find: A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college Lists of strong programs and popular majors at each college "Overlap" listings to help you expand your options Indexes that break down schools by state, price, and average debt Exclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratings All the basics, including financial aid stats, SAT/ACT scores, and acceptance rates Plus a special section highlighting the ## public and private Best Buy schools--colleges that provide the best educational value


Fiske Countdown to College

Fiske Countdown to College

Author: Bruce G Hammond

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2009-07-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 140222415X

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Unique, simple approach to the complicated college prep process, from the leading authority in college admissions. Getting ready for college is a complicated and confusing process - how do you know when to take the SAT? When do you start applying to schools? What classes should you be taking to help prepare you for college-level work? Is there anything you should do before high school? Fiske Countdown to College is a comprehensive collection of simple, easy-to-use checklists that explain everything you need to do in each year of high school to make preparation for college a breeze. There are 28 "to-do" lists for parents and students, ten "don't" lists, three "top 10" lists, and two glossaries, divided by year, that walk you through high school to college. Quotes from students, parents, and counselors offer advice and support from people who've been through all of this before.


Fiske Guide to Colleges 2009

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2009

Author: Edward B. Fiske

Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 852

ISBN-13:

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"The best college guide you can buy." "-USA Today" For more than 25 years, this leading guide to more than 310 colleges and universities-fully updated and expanded every year-has been an indispensable source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the "Fiske Guide to Colleges "delivers an insider's look at the academic climates and the social and extracurricular scenes at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada and Great Britain. In addition to the candid essays on each school, you will find: A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college Lists of the strongest majors and programs at each college Vital information on how to apply, including admissions and financial aid deadlines, required tests, and each school's essay questions "Overlap" listings to help you expand your options Selectivity statistics and SAT/ACT scores Indexes that break down schools by price and state A list of schools with strong programs for learning disabled students All the basics, including email addresses and university websites Plus a special section highlighting the 5 public and private Best Buy schools-colleges that provide the best educational value The guide the "San Francisco Chronicle "called "the bible."


Fiske Guide to Colleges 2008

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2008

Author: Edward B. Fiske

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Published: 2007-07

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 9781402208362

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For more than 20 years, this leading guide to more than 300 colleges and universities has been an indispensable source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Hip, honest, and straightforward, this guide delivers an insiders look at the academic climate.


Complete Book of Colleges

Complete Book of Colleges

Author: Princeton Review (Firm)

Publisher: Princeton Review

Published: 2009-08-04

Total Pages: 1599

ISBN-13: 0375429409

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Target the schools that best match your interests and goals! TheComplete Book of Collegesprofiles all of the four-year colleges in the U.S. (more than 1,600!) and is the key to a successful college search. Complete Book of Collegesis packed with all of the information that prospective applicants need to know, including the details on: ·Academics ·Admissions requirements ·Application procedures ·Tuition and fees ·Transferring options ·Housing ·Financial Aid ·Athletics …and much, much more! Fully updated for 2010, theComplete Book of Collegescontains all of the latest information about each school. Its unique “Admissions Wizard” questionnaire is designed to help you find schools that meet your individual needs. With competition for college admission at an all-time high, count on The Princeton Review to provide you with the most thorough and accurate guidance on the market.


Colleges That Change Lives

Colleges That Change Lives

Author: Loren Pope

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-07-25

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1101221348

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Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.


Fiske Guide to Getting Into the Right College

Fiske Guide to Getting Into the Right College

Author: Edward B Fiske

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1492633313

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"A first-rate introduction."—Booklist The College Application Guide That Will Walk You Through Figuring Out Which College is Right For You and Help You Get Accepted Everyone has their own idea of the perfect college. The Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College is the only admissions guide that starts with an in-depth assessment of your priorities, then takes you step-by-step through the process of applying to the schools you actually want to get into. The latest edition is fully updated with information on standardized testing, financial aid, online applications, and more. In this college application guide, the #1 expert on America's colleges will show you how to: Choose the right kind of school for you Filter out the hype Navigate the financial aid process Earn the test scores colleges want you to see Write authentic essays (even if you're not a great writer) Submit an application that shows off your best features Ask the right questions during campus visits Know how admissions officers rank candidates Get off the waiting list and get accepted Attract and even negotiate the best financial aid package The most trusted resource for helping students get into the schools of their choice. The perfect companion to The Fiske Guide To Colleges 2021 or other college guides or college directory.


Fiske Guide to Colleges 2020

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2020

Author: Edward B. Fiske

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781492664956

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A guide to 320+ four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites. In addition to detailed and candid stories about each school, you will find lists of strong programs and popular majors at each college, information on how to apply, graduation and acceptance rates, and exclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratings -- Adapted from back cover.