college choice

The Greenes, college placement counselors and authors, dispel myths, clear up misconceptions, and give insights on the college admissions process with their ten step plan. Taped before a studio audience with question and answer session.

The Ivies, five prep school elites who would kill to get into the colleges of their dreams, has a showdown after Liv gets into Harvard and queen bee Avery does not.

Explores the thought process high school students may use to decide which college they should go to, or if they should even attend college at all. Discusses such things as financial aid, taking a gap year, or college alternatives. Includes a glossary and further resources.

"[This book] illuminates and celebrates the experience of going to a historically Black college or university. The first book featuring famous alumni sharing personal accounts of the Black college experience, [this book] offers a series of . . . personal essays about the schools that nurtured and educated them. The contributors write about how they chose their HBCU, their first days on campus, the dynamic atmosphere of classes where students were constantly challenged to do their best, the professors who devoted themselves to the students, the marching bands and majorettes and their rigorous training"--Provided by publisher.

"Complete profiles of all 101 HBCUs in the country (96 undergraduate and 5 graduate HBCUs)--where they are, what they cost, who they enroll, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland featuring information on the academic climate, social and extracurricular scenes, admissions requirements, and financial aid deadlines of each institution, and lists schools the author believes provide the best educational value.

"While college and career planning can feel overwhelming and stressful, it can also be an exciting experience in which students learn about what they want--and don't want--in their future. Doing your research and learning about careers and college options while you're still months or years away from having to fill out applications and make big decisions can remove some of the stress"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"From Stress to Success! By combining easy-to-use worksheets with loads of practical advice, College Match gives students control of the entire college admission process...[so] you will find the best school for you! Celebrating almost 30 years in print, this is the leading guide for finding a "good fit" college." --.