Four-Year Colleges 2017
Four-Year Colleges 2017

Author: Peterson's

Publisher: Peterson's

Published: 2016-07-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780768941173

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Peterson's Four-Year Colleges 2017 is a valuable resource that includes information on every accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. and Canada (and many international schools)-more than 2,600 institutions in all. It also includes detailed two-page descriptions written by admissions personnel for over 200 colleges and universities. College-bound students and their parents can access details including campus setting, enrollment, academic programs, entrance difficulty, expenses, student-faculty ratio, application deadline, and contact information, as well as the most frequently chosen baccalaureate fields. Informative and easy-to-read profiles for more than 2,600 institutions-listed alphabetically by state (and followed by other countries), with facts and figures on campus setting, enrollment, academic programs, entrance difficulty, expenses, student-faculty ratio, costs, financial aid, application deadlines, and contact information More than 200 two-page in-depth descriptions written by college administrators that offer additional information on academic programs, campus life, accreditation, and much more Special section called "The Advice Center" provides insider info on specialized college options-Honors Programs and Colleges, Online Learning, Women's Colleges, Public vs. Private. Helpful articles on making a list of your "Top-Ten" colleges, surviving standardized tests, preparing to get into college, paying for college, scholarship guidance, and advice for international students applying to U.S. colleges and universities

Four-Year Colleges 2017
Four-Year Colleges 2017

Author: Peterson's

Publisher: Peterson's

Published: 2016-07-12

Total Pages: 1952

ISBN-13: 9780768941173

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Peterson's Four-Year Colleges 2017 is a valuable resource that includes information on every accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. and Canada (and many international schools)-more than 2,600 institutions in all. It also includes detailed two-page descriptions written by admissions personnel for over 200 colleges and universities. College-bound students and their parents can access details including campus setting, enrollment, academic programs, entrance difficulty, expenses, student-faculty ratio, application deadline, and contact information, as well as the most frequently chosen baccalaureate fields. Informative and easy-to-read profiles for more than 2,600 institutions-listed alphabetically by state (and followed by other countries), with facts and figures on campus setting, enrollment, academic programs, entrance difficulty, expenses, student-faculty ratio, costs, financial aid, application deadlines, and contact information More than 200 two-page in-depth descriptions written by college administrators that offer additional information on academic programs, campus life, accreditation, and much more Special section called "The Advice Center" provides insider info on specialized college options-Honors Programs and Colleges, Online Learning, Women's Colleges, Public vs. Private. Helpful articles on making a list of your "Top-Ten" colleges, surviving standardized tests, preparing to get into college, paying for college, scholarship guidance, and advice for international students applying to U.S. colleges and universities

Colleges That Create Futures
Colleges That Create Futures

Author: Princeton Review

Publisher: Princeton Review

Published: 2016-05-10

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0804126399

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KICK-START YOUR CAREER WITH THE RIGHT ON-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE! When it comes to getting the most out of college, the experiences you have outside the classroom are just as important as what you study. Colleges That Create Futures looks beyond the usual “best of” college lists to highlight 50 schools that empower students to discover practical, real-world applications for their talents and interests. The schools in this book feature distinctive research, internship, and hands-on learning programs—all the info you need to help find a college where you can parlay your passion into a successful post-college career. Inside, You'll Find: • In-depth profiles covering career services, internship support, student group activity, alumni satisfaction, noteworthy facilities and programs, and more • Candid assessments of each school’s academics from students, current faculty, and alumni • Unique hands-on learning opportunities for students across majors • Testimonials on career prep from alumni in business, education, law, and much more *************************** What makes Colleges That Create Futures important? You've seen the headlines—lately the news has been full of horror stories about how the college educational system has failed many recent grads who leave school with huge debt, no job prospects, and no experience in the working world. Colleges That Create Futures identifies schools that don't fall into this trap but instead prepare students for successful careers! How are the colleges selected? Schools are selected based on survey results on career services, grad school matriculation, internship support, student group and government activity, alumni activity and salaries, and noteworthy facilities and programs.

The Condition of Education 2021
The Condition of Education 2021

Author: Education Department

Publisher: Bernan Press

Published: 2022-03-31

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9781636710938

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The Condition of Education 2021 summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. The report presents numerous indicators on the status and condition of education. The indicators represent a consensus of professional judgment on the most significant national measures of the condition and progress of education for which accurate data are available. The Condition of Education includes an "At a Glance" section, which allows readers to quickly make comparisons across indicators, and a "Highlights" section, which captures key findings from each indicator. In addition, The Condition of Education contains a Reader's Guide, a Glossary, and a Guide to Sources that provide additional background information. Each indicator provides links to the source data tables used to produce the analyses.

Two-Year Colleges 2017
Two-Year Colleges 2017

Author: Peterson's

Publisher: Peterson's

Published: 2016-08-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780768940909

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Peterson's Two-Year Colleges 2017 includes information on nearly 1,900 accredited two-year undergraduate institutions in the United States and Canada, as well as some international schools. It also includes detailed two-page descriptions written by admissions personnel. College-bound students and their parents can research two-year colleges, including community colleges, for information on campus setting, enrollment, majors, expenses, student-faculty ratio, application deadline, and contact information. In addition, Two-Year Colleges offers articles that cover tips on transferring, advice for adults returning to school, "green" programs at community colleges, the basics of financial aid, and much more. Up-to-date data profiles for nearly 1,900 institutions, listed alphabetically by state (and followed by other countries) with facts and figures on majors, academic programs, student life, standardized tests, financial aid, and applying and contact information Helpful articles on what you need to know about two-year colleges: advice on transferring and returning to school for adult students; how to survive standardized tests; what international students need to know about admission to U.S. colleges; and how to manage paying for college The latest on exciting, innovative "green" programs at community colleges throughout the United States State-by-state summary table allows comparison of institutions by enrollment, application requirements, types of financial aid available, and numbers of majors offered, and more Exclusive two-page in-depth descriptions written by college administrators for Peterson's Easy-to-search indexes offering valuable information on associate degree programs at two-year colleges and four-year colleges

Texas Colleges and Universities 2017 Quick Guide
Texas Colleges and Universities 2017 Quick Guide

Author: T. Head

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-09-17

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781537684567

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The Texas College and Universities Quick Guide gives information for over 80 accredited 4-year colleges in Texas to help guide students to a successful college selection. Information Included: College Type Contact Information Carnegie Classification Enrollment Numbers Gender and Race % Graduation and Retention Rates Admission Stats Admission Requirements Average SAT/ACT Scores Published Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Data Athletic Conferences Scholarship Data And more All information was gathered from The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) of The National Center of Educational Statistics which is a division of the United States Department of Education.

The Savvy Guide to the 4-Year Wue Colleges
The Savvy Guide to the 4-Year Wue Colleges

Author: Brian Swan

Publisher: Blurb

Published: 2017-10-11

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9781389524981

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Everyone is aware of the rising cost of a college education and it's a serious concern for students and families, especially when an out-of-state college is being considered. For years, the Western Undergraduate Exchange has reduced tuition costs for students in western states. But each participating college offers the reduced tuition in a different way. Now there is a book to help students and families explore these colleges and their WUE programs! Inside this book you'll find: *Tuition listings (2017-18 data) from lowest to highest. *Acceptance rates and median test scores for freshmen. *Four-year and six-year graduation rates. *Comparisons of how many freshmen are from out of state and how many freshmen live on campus. .*How to get WUE tuition at each school, step by step. *Guidance on best high school course selections. *Listings of majors available to WUE students. *Information for students, families, and counselors on which WUE programs are competitive or limit the number of students who receive the reduced tuition. And More!

Handbook of Research on Student Engagement
Handbook of Research on Student Engagement

Author: Amy L. Reschly

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-10-19

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 3031078535

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The second edition of the handbook reflects the expanding growth and sophistication in research on student engagement. Editorial scope and coverage are significantly expanded in the new edition, including numerous new chapters that address such topics as child and adolescent well-being, resilience, and social-emotional learning as well as extending student engagement into the realm of college attendance and persistence. In addition to its enhanced focus on student engagement as a means for promoting positive youth development, all original chapters have been extensively revised and updated, including those focusing on such foundational topics related to student engagement as motivation, measurement, high school dropout, school reform, and families. Key areas of coverage include: Demography and structural barriers to student engagement. Developmental and social contexts of student engagement. Student engagement and resilience. Engaging students through effective academic instruction and classroom management. Social-emotional learning and student mental health and physical well-being. Student engagement across the globe, languages, and cultures. The second edition of the Handbook of Research on Student Engagement is the definitive resource for researchers, scientist-practitioners and clinicians as well as graduate students in such varied fields as clinical child and school psychology, social work, public health, educational psychology, teaching and teacher education, educational policy, and all interrelated disciplines.

The College Finder
The College Finder

Author: Steven R. Antonoff

Publisher: Wintergreen Orchard House

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 1933119861

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A user-friendly guide written for the college shopper. A book of lists, this is the way to identify colleges where students will get in and fit in; includes the best schools in various fields, hidden gems, best dorm food, great low-cost colleges, best places to study abroad, and activisit campuses.

Profiles of American Colleges 2017
Profiles of American Colleges 2017

Author: Barron's College Division,

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781438006895

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America’s leading college directory and a perennial favorite among high school guidance counselors is a recognized authority in comparative college ratings. The book comes with FREE access to Barron’s exclusive College Search Engine. It gives college-bound students online information and guidance to help them match their academic plans and aptitudes with the admission requirements and academic programs of every accredited four-year college in the country. The brand-new 33rd edition of Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges describes more than 1,650 colleges, with up-to-date facts and figures covering: Admission requirements and procedure Tuitions, fees, and financial aid sources Library, computer, and athletic facilities Campus safety and security Thumbnail descriptions of faculty Degree requirements and extracurricular activities Web sites, e-mail addresses, and admissions contacts. The book contains an Index of College Majors, an extended chart that lists all available major study programs at every school. Also profiled are many of the finest colleges in Canada, as well as brief profiles of religious colleges and American colleges based in foreign countries. All colleges in the directory are rated according to Barron’s competitiveness scale, which ranges from “Noncompetitive” to “Most Competitive.”