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College guides are a must for any teenager trying to choose the right school. Unfortunately, most guidebooks are vague, boring tomes written by administrators and journalists, instead of the real experts–the college students that actually go there. Students’ Guide to Colleges is different. Entirely student-written and edited, this invaluable resource cuts through the cant with comprehensive listings of the vital statistics and requirements for America’s top 100 schools accompanied by three totally honest, fresh, fun-to-read descriptions penned by attending undergrads from different walks of life.

What's the scariest part of the college application? For most, it's that big white space where an essay is supposed to go. This book puts you in the admissions officer's seat. We give you all the details-test scores, GPAs, demographic information, and of course, essays-123 of them from 103 unique college hopefuls. You'll find out where they applied and ultimately got in. Book jacket.

The grown-up's guide to higher education.Adults make up 41% of students on campus today, but the truth is many enter college feeling lost, uncomfortable, and 'too old' in the traditional class structure. This book provides information that is unique to the adult learning experience, including selecting the right school and courses, online enrollment and advisement, school for the full-time parent, juggling classes and a job, and more. --Author is a higher education leader who received her doctorate as a single parent --Covers every unique challenge for the adult college student

The College Board Book of Majors is the most comprehensive guide to undergraduate majors. Written for high school students, it describes nearly 200 of the most popular majors in depth: how they are taught at different institutions, what courses students can expect to take, careers they may lead to, and much more. Each of these detailed descriptions was compiled from the contribution of a professor teaching in the field. Indexes show which U.S. colleges and universities offer over 900 majors at every degree level.

With over 90,000 copies sold, The Best Way to Save for College has become the one book college-bound families and professional planners must read.

The updated resource for college-bound students and their parents features current facts and figures on enrollments, tuition and fees, academic programs, campus environment, available financial aid, and more. An interactive CD-ROM guides students to specific schools and academic plans.

This simple, friendly, step-by-step guide explains how to get financial aid to help you pay for college. It also gives you the “financial aid picture” for each of more than 3,000 colleges, universities, and technical schools. Includes “Know the Lingo” guides to key financial aid terms; step-by-step guides to filling out the FAFSA and other forms; details about unique scholarships offered by colleges; lists of colleges that offer scholarships for artistic or musical talent, NCAA sports, ROTC, and academics; advice on working your way through college; and strategies for going “beyond the forms” to get the aid you really need.

Public funds abound in this comprehensive directory of more than $50 billion in financial aid opportunities available from more than 2,100 four-year colleges, including federal grants, work-study programs, need-based grants, academic scholarships, and more.

Get a feel for specific careers and whether they match your interests. Begin by identifying your interest level in 16 Interest Areas. You then examine Work Groups of jobs within the cluster to identify types of careers that interest you most. Finally, specific jobs are listed within those Work Groups. The process is simple, and after you narrow down your options, you are provided with loads of information for each Work Group to help you decide which jobs to explore in more detail.

These invaluable To-Do lists show 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th graders WHAT to do and WHEN to do it to ensure their admission to the college of their choice. There will be no missed deadlines or missed opportunities with these step-by-step strategies for success.