The Fiske Guide to Colleges 1997


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Rather than relying solely on schools' promotional materials or lists of unrevealing statistics, The Fiske Guide provides readers with essays that give a vivid, nuanced, and informed sense of life at more than 300 American colleges and universities. The "Best Buys" feature rates schools which best combine academics and value.







The ERIC Review


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Provides information on programs, research, publications, and services of ERIC, as well as critical and current education information.







The Cumulative Book Index


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A world list of books in the English language.




The Publishers Weekly


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College Planning For Dummies


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A guide on how to plan for college, including how to choose the right school, how to fill out the application, how to apply for financial aid, and what pitfalls to avoid.







Colleges That Change Lives


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Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.




Student Handbook


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"The Student Handbook is designed to provide students with ready access to information, with problem-solving techniques and study skill guides that enable them to utilize the information in the most efficient manner."--Amazon.com