college choice

Provides information on preparing for campus visits and interviews, and includes advice for special needs, what questions to ask and to expect in the interview, how parents can help, and more.

Profiles nearly 1,800 two-year U.S. junior and community colleges, providing details on their student populations, majors, special study programs, library holdings, computers on campus, student life, athletics, standardized tests, costs, financial aid, application options and deadlines, and admissions contacts.

The Making of A Student Athlete walks student-athletes through the steps involved in the recruiting process from researching programs, understanding athletic scholarships, evaluating financial aid options to contacting coaches, gaining exposure and making an informed decision as to the right program for you. Finally, The Making of a Student-Athlete helps you balance the rigors of athletics and academics by teaching you how to manage classes, games, and practices to become a successful student-athlete at any college level.

Profiles more than three hundred North American colleges and universities, describing each school's physical environment, academics, athletics, social scene, housing, and admission policies, and includes a listing of forty-six schools as "best buys" for 2008.

Presents information on more than 240 colleges and universities in the U.S., presenting details from students on such aspects as size, region, local atmosphere, dorms, facilities, campus dining, athletics, and safety and security.

A series of essays in which women offer guidance to prospective female college students by relating their own experiences at different types of schools.