what students and parents need to know about getting into college
Springer, Sally P.
2009
Offers parents and high school students an inside look at what college admissions offices look for when determining which students will be accepted to their university and offers tips for improving one's chances of getting into the college they want.
Profiles 328 colleges with national survey results on academics, social activities, sports, dorm life, and other topics; includes tips for surviving life on campus.
Offers advice and strategies designed to help students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or other learning disabilities find the best college to meet their needs, use support services available on campus and in the community, and help themselves through time management, planning, scheduling, preparing for exams, and other study skills.
Profiles 373 colleges considers to be the best based on polls of students, and ranks them within sixty-two categories, such as academics, administration, quality of life, politics, demographics, town life, extracurriculars, and the social scene.
Profiles 2,100 four-year colleges and universities, and 1,700 two-year community colleges and technical schools, providing information on enrollment, major fields of study, admissions requirements, tuition and fees, and student activities.
Offers Hispanic students advice on getting into college, including information on choosing a university, finding financial aid, meeting other Hispanic students, and other related topics.
