Peterson's Private Secondary Schools 2007


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Lists and describes schools in the United States and Canada.




Peterson's Colleges in the Middle Atlantic States 2007


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Detailed listings of accredited colleges in the Middle Atlantic States.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing a College Major


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How to figure out what you want out of college—and life. Choosing a college major is the biggest decision of one’s college experience, and there are many factors to consider. Here, you will discover which majors will give the best chances of finding employment, which majors are most likely to lead to the highest-paying jobs, what major best suits each personality, and what skills and background you need to realize your goals.




Peterson's College and University Almanac


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Easy-to-use overviews of more than 2,200 accredited collegesAnnually updated reference guide to accredited colleges and universities in the United States offering baccalaureate-level degrees. Filled with basic information useful in helping students and families compare and select colleges.? Essential information on college selection, admissions, and financing? Details include admissions deadlines, programs offered, total enrollment, expenses, and more? Tips for adult students returning to school




Peterson's Colleges in the West


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College for Convicts


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The United States accounts for 5 percent of the world's population, yet incarcerates about 25 percent of the world's prisoners. Examining a wealth of studies by researchers and correctional professionals, and the experience of educators, this book shows recidivism rates drop in direct correlation with the amount of education prisoners receive, and the rate drops dramatically with each additional level of education attained. Presenting a workable solution to America's mass incarceration and recidivism problems, this book demonstrates that great fiscal benefits arise when modest sums are spent educating prisoners. Educating prisoners brings a reduction in crime and social disruption, reduced domestic spending and a rise in quality of life. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.













Four-Year Colleges 2015


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Peterson's Four-Year Colleges 2015 is the trusted guide of high school guidance counselors, parents, and students. This valuable resource includes information on accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the United States and Canada (and many international schools)-more than 2,600 institutions in all. It also includes detailed two-page descriptions, written by admissions personnel, for more than 400 colleges and universities. College-bound students and their parents can access important information, including campus setting, enrollment, academic programs, entrance difficulty, expenses, student-faculty ratio, application deadlines, and contact information, as well as the most frequently chosen baccalaureate fields. The Advice Center provides helpful articles on specialized college options, such as Honors Programs and Colleges, Online Learning, Women's Colleges, and Public vs. Private institutions. Other articles offer advice on making a list of your "Top-Ten" colleges, surviving standardized tests, preparing to get into college, paying for college, scholarship guidance, and advice for international students applying to U.S. colleges and universities. Indexes include Majors or Fields of Study, Entrance Difficulty, Cost Ranges, and geographic and alphabetical listings of all schools.