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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paying for College

Author : Ken Clark, CFP

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 429 pages

File Size : 26,11 MB

Release : 2010-10-05

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1101444053

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Book Description

A higher education without falling deep in debt. With the lack of financial aid, grants, and scholarships available today due to the economic climate, parents and students need serious help in finding ways to pay for college. Savings plans and resources have disappeared. Loans seem impossible to pay off. That's where The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Paying for College steps in. It helps develop an action plan for people to budget and pay for college right now, and if necessary, strategize repayment after graduation. It also explains how to: • Find ways to lower the cost of tuition and room and board • Find honest–to–goodness free money • Discover more affordable options like college credit for military service, peer–to–peer lending, or attending nontraditional colleges and universities



The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Survival

Author : Laurie Rozakis

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 294 pages

File Size : 20,69 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Education

ISBN : 9780028641690

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Book Description

Offers survival tips on adjusting to college life, on- and off-campus housing, the Greek scene, studying, exams and papers, finances, partying, and balancing work and leisure time.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College

Author : Anthony D. Fredericks

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 354 pages

File Size : 23,39 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781592576005

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Book Description

Discover how college students learn; learn the similarities and differences between small-group teaching and large-hall lecturing; keep your discussions lively and engaging; develop a different set of skills when teaching people with life experience in continuing education classes; manage your time effectively--both in and out of the classroom; engage students in positive learning experiences; prepare yourself for evaluation--by students, colleagues, and yourself.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Biology

Author : Emily Jane Willingham Ph.D.

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 507 pages

File Size : 43,49 MB

Release : 2010-06-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 1101198036

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Biology is the study of life—the structure, function, growth, origin, and evolution of living things. Biology and chemistry work together to create what many people think of as "science." And passing Biology 101 in college is the entryway to further study in the sciences - if you can't do well in it, you aren't moving ahead. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Biology follows the curriculum to Biology 101 so closely that it serves as a perfect study guide to it, and it's also great for the AP Biology and SAT Subject Biology exams that high school students are taking in droves. Students can turn to it when their textbooks are unclear or as an additional aid throughout the semester. The guide covers: • Complicated processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration • Explanations of complex biology, from DNA to ecosystems • Offers online extras, including a chapter on microbes and an extended glossary Suitable for the new learner or as a refresher for former students, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Biology brings biology to the reader in a relaxed, accessible way.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Into Top Colleges

Author : Ian R. Leslie

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 37,52 MB

Release : 2009-06-02

Category : Education

ISBN : 1101100818

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Cruise your way to the Ivy League! It's no secret that it's harder to get into college these days. Ivy League and other selective schools have record numbers of applicants, making the competition even steeper. This must-have guide carefully explores the to-do's to gain admission to a top-tier school. Students and parents will learn about choosing the right school, what college admissions officers really consider when making their decisions, early decision versus early action, and what being on the waitlist means. • Provides sample essays, recommendation forms, resources, and websites • Includes advice from guidance counselors and admission officers of top colleges • Between now and 2015, there will be more than 3 million high school graduates each year



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Critical Reading

Author : Amy Wall

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 403 pages

File Size : 20,25 MB

Release : 2005-05-03

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 144069642X

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Book Description

The essential guide to looking at literature with your own two eyes. What students know about Shakespeare, Orwell, Dickens, and Twain is primarily what their instructors tell them. Here’s a book that teaches the students how to move on to the next level—evaluate and read critically on their own, trust their own opinions, develop original ideas, analyze characters, and find a deeper appreciation for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more. • Ideal companion for college students and accessible for the casual reader as well. • Covers fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, biographies and memoirs, essays and editorials, and newspapers, magazines, and journals. • Features examples from published writing. • Includes a reading list and a glossary of literary terms.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Book of Revelation

Author : James S. Bell Jr.

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 326 pages

File Size : 32,63 MB

Release : 2001-12-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1101199253

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Book Description

You’re no idiot, of course. You’re familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Judgment Day—especially in the wake of the new millennium. However, the Book of Revelation has existed for almost 2,000 years and is open to countless interpretations. Don’t get confused by scholarly analysis and religious dogma! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Book of Revelation shows you how so many meanings are derived from the book’s text. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Various ways to interpret Revelation and its symbols • A detailed examination of the key elements, including the Seven Seals and the Antichrist • A look at how the Jewish Old Testament and prophecies relate to Revelation



The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War II

Author : Mitchell Geoffrey Bard

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 436 pages

File Size : 12,7 MB

Release : 2004

Category : History

ISBN : 9781592572045

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Book Description

WWII began in 1939 as a European conflict between Germany and an Anglo-French coalition but eventually widened to include most of the nations of the world. It ended in 1945, leaving a new world order dominated by the United States and the USSR. This book features updated and expanded coverage of the fateful D-Day invasion, a critical timeline of major WW II events, and a WW II timeline highlighting the crucial and most important events of the war. It will include details about major battles on land, in the air, and on the sea - starting with Hitler's rise to power and his goal of European conquest; to Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbour; to the decisive battles such as D-Day and the Battle of Midway, which turned the tides of the war toward the Allies.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Nursing Entrance Exams

Author : Maryanne Baudo, N.P-C ; M.S.N; R.N.

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 445 pages

File Size : 48,10 MB

Release : 2011-09-06

Category : Education

ISBN : 1101544163

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Book Description

- Provides preparation for all five nursing entrance exams. - Includes sample questions in each chapter, and two full-fledged practice exams.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics

Author : Johnnie T. Dennis

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 13,6 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781592570812

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Book Description

Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to their school textbooks that brings real-world relevance, and even a touch of fun, to Einstein's favorite subject.