The Best Northeastern Colleges

The Best Northeastern Colleges

Author: Princeton Review (Firm)

Publisher: The Princeton Review

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780375763342

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The Truth About Colleges–from the REAL Experts: Current College Students Inside this book, you’ll find profiles of 135 great colleges in the Northeast, including schools you’ve heard about and great colleges that aren’t as widely recognized. There is simply no better way to learn about a college than by talking to its students, so we asked thousands of them to speak out about their schools. Sometimes hilarious, often provocative, and always telling, the students’ opinions will arm you with rare insight into each college’s academic load, professors, libraries, dorms, social scene, and more.


The Everything Paying For College Book

The Everything Paying For College Book

Author: Nathan Brown

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2005-02-01

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1440537992

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Finding the right college-from filling out applications to getting accepted-should be one of the most thrilling times of your life. But it won't be if you're still figuring out how to pay for it come Labor Day. Whether you're a graduating high-school senior, a parent making financial investments for your child's future, or an adult returning to school, The Everything Paying for College Book is a valuable resource that provides the information you need to face the challenge of college tuition. With appendices listing organizations and other resources, you'll find smart ways to save and find extra cash for books and class. The Everything Paying for College Book helps you learn about: The difference between loans and grants Conditional cash Options for long-term investing When and how to fill out the forms Qualification guidelines Whom you should approach for money Easily accessible and highly informative, The Everything Paying for College Book takes the mystery out of myriad money sources, where to find grants and loans, and how to fill out the endless paper trail of forms so that you can spend less time thinking about your finances and more time hitting the books!


The College Buzz Book

The College Buzz Book

Author:

Publisher: Vault Inc.

Published: 2006-03-23

Total Pages: 963

ISBN-13: 1581313993

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In this new edition, Vault publishes the entire surveys of current students and alumnni at more than 300 top undergraduate institutions, as well as the schools' responses to the comments. Each 4-to 5-page entry is composed of insider comments from students and alumni, as well as the schools' responses to the comments.


The Best Mid-Atlantic Colleges

The Best Mid-Atlantic Colleges

Author: Robert Franek

Publisher: The Princeton Review

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780375763410

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The Truth About Colleges–from the REAL Experts: Current College Students Inside this book, you’ll find profiles of 98 great colleges in the Mid-Atlantic region, including the schools you’ve heard about and great colleges that aren’t as widely recognized. There is simply no better way to learn about a college than by talking to its students, so we asked thousands of them to speak out about their schools. Sometimes hilarious, often provocative, and always telling, the students’ opinions will arm you with rare insight into each college’s academic load, professors, libraries, dorms, social scene, and more.


Harvard Schmarvard

Harvard Schmarvard

Author: Jay Mathews

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2009-04-23

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 030755659X

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Smarten Up—It's Time to Choose the Right College Think that your life's growth, success, and happiness depend on which college you attend? The higher-profile school, the better, right? Wrong! Neither is true. Written by, yes, a Harvard grad, Harvard Schmarvard rebuts the perception that image is everything when it comes to college and emphasizes this simple fact: What you will be measured by in life is your talent and energy, not your college's name. Packed with practical information and insider tips, this must-have guide will help you determine which school fits you. Inside, you'll find: ·How to survive the application process without losing your sanity or sense of humor ·Tips on writing essays, visiting campuses, and keeping cool during your college interviews ·The truth about search letter scams and the early admissions game ·Plus loads of other invaluable insight! So take a deep breath and exhale your worries and fears. Let Harvard Schmarvard debunk the myths, expose you to the truth, and clear your mind so you can weigh what's really important.


Affirmative Action Now

Affirmative Action Now

Author: James A. Beckman

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2006-03-30

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 0313081514

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This timely work addresses the present state of affirmative action in higher education after the landmark decisions of Gratz v. Bollnger and Grutter v. Bollinger. Informative chapters provide an overall understanding of the history of affirmative action in higher education in the United States, pointers to students on writing the crucial application essay, and discussion of the percentage plan states. Other chapters explore financial and student aid and historically black colleges and universities, and offer advice for veterans returning to school. Resource chapters include lists of print and nonprint sources for further research and reading. Accessible, practical and up-to-date, this one-stop guide reassures students and families that higher education remains within their grasp. Affirmative Action Now facilitates understanding of the current practice of affirmative action in undergraduate, graduate, and professional school admissions. Concrete suggestions, including 15 rules to consider when applying for admission, provide a leg-up to the attentive student. In addition, detailed appendices provide an Affirmative Action Application Checklist along with other helpful data. Students, families and counselors will find a goldmine of useful information and practical advice in this accessible guide.