Choosing the Right College 2014–15: The Inside Scoop on Elite Schools and Outstanding Lesser-Known Institutions
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- Synopsis
- "By far the best college guide, for both its honesty and its insights." --Thomas SowellOver the past decade, Choosing the Right College has established itself as the indispensable resource for students--and parents--who want the unvarnished truth about America's top colleges and universities. It is the most in-depth, independently researched college guide on the market, using on-campus sources to turn up the best--and worst--aspects of nearly 150 schools. Just as important, Choosing the Right College covers the intellectual, political, and social conditions that really matter, including:· The integrity and rigor of the curriculum· Which courses and professors to take--and which to avoid· The prevalence of politics in the classroom and the state of free speech--all highlighted with ISI's unique "traffic light"· Living arrangements, safety, and other keys to student life· How to get a real education at any school Beyond all that, this brand-new edition of Choosing the Right College features a host of innovations, including: "So You're Looking For...," top-five lists of colleges for all types of students; a quick list of each school's strengths and weaknesses; an insider's look at the pros and cons of online education; and more. This new edition of Choosing the Right College also provides the financial information families need in this age of soaring tuition. What are the most overpriced colleges--and which are relatively good values? What is the average student-debt load? To cap it all off, Choosing the Right College introduces the groundbreaking feature "Blue Collar Ivies"--in-depth reports on the best affordable colleges in all fifty states. Choosing the Right College 2014-15 will completely change the way young people make a life-altering decision.
- Copyright:
- 2013
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781480492998
- Publisher:
- Intercollegiate Studies Institute
- Date of Addition:
- 07/14/16
- Copyrighted By:
- the Intercollegiate Studies Institute
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference, Education
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.