colleges and universities

Examines over 550 programs in the media arts and sciences discipline at top colleges and universities across the nation; with information on admission and tuition, financial aid, and students and faculty.

A detailed discussion of the college application process, covering what students need to know before they apply, how to put together an application, steps to take after receiving a school's decision, options for students who do not follow the traditional path to college, and financing; includes sample application essays.

Offers parents and high school students an inside look at what college admissions offices look for when determining which students will be accepted to their university and offers tips for improving one's chances of getting into the college they want.

Offers practical tools, techniques, and tips to help people choose the right college and create admissions essays and applications that stand apart from other students and improve their chances of getting in to the college of their dreams.

Provides advice for high school students on finding a passion and getting admitted to college; covering after-school and summer experiences, getting involved, the admissions process, and more.

Presents a guide to writing college admission essays and provides information on different writing strategies, the most common writing mistakes, an the best topics to write on.

Provides students with strategies for marketing themselves to colleges; offering guidance on discovering a special interest and using it to gain admission to the school of their choice.

Portor Osborne Jr. leaves his home in rural Georgia and goes to Willingham University.

Profiles forty colleges chosen for their proven ability to develop potential, values, initiative, and risk-taking in a wide range of students.

Bruce Fleming, an English professor at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, offers an inside look at what happens within the school's walls, describing the academy's classes, students, schedule, traditions, and expectations.