A very straight-forward and student friendly listing of college majors to help students match their interests and skills with those required, by the most accredited institution in College Prep, The College Board. A solid backlist title for every college prep section.
Picking a college major is a two-step process: First, you have to discover which areas of study interest you the most; then you need to find out which colleges offer those majors. The College Board Book of Majors is the only resource that helps you do both. Whether you're just beginning to look at colleges or have already enrolled, you'll find what you need to know about every major -- from accounting to zoology -- offered in every college from Maine to Hawaii. Book jacket.
Getting into college can be a long, mind-boggling process, but this guide will walk you through the application maze so that you choose the right school and get accepted. Find out what part of the preparation is the student's job, and what the parents should handle. Use the timeline to learn what to do and when, understand the difference between regular and rolling admissions, and be able to make an informed decision on early admissions. See how to pare down your selection, ace the entry tests, and write a stellar essay. Learn in advance what to expect at an ad admissions interview and the ins-and-outs of financial aid. And there's more, because here is great advice on what really happens that first semester.
This authoritative handbook lets students identify colleges in preferred locations that offer the majors that interest them. The handbook includes more than 600 recognized fields of study with a state-by-state listing of the nearly 3,000 colleges, universities and graduate schools that offer majors in each.
With this guide and College Explorer CD-ROM, students can get in-depth information about colleges, including admission policies, academic requirements, application deadlines, acceptance rates and many more details.
This step-by-step guide shows families how to pay for the college their child chooses. It explains the financial aid system, how to apply, how to determine costs, and how to make best use of one's resources. Updated costs and aid opportunities at 3,000 two- and four-year colleges are presented. An excellent guide.--Randax Education Guide.