| Description |
1 online resource (122 pages) : color illustrations. |
| Series |
Issues that concern you |
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Gale virtual reference library
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Issues that concern you.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. SAT scores are one of many factors considered by admissions counselors -- 2. College fairs provide important information -- 3. Campus visits provide previews of college life -- 4. College rankings are overrated -- 5. Paid admissions consultants can be useful -- 6. Admissions essays are not always the work of the applicant -- 7. Women's colleges provide advantages -- 8. Religious students can succeed at secular colleges -- 9. Church-sponsored colleges do not always promote religious values -- 10. Student athletes consider many factors when choosing a college -- 11. Students on the autism spectrum should determine whether college is right for them -- 12. Rejection is not the end of the world -- 13. The Ivy League is not the best choice for every high-achieving student -- 14. Community colleges are the right option for many students -- 15. Students should consider taking a year off between high school and college -- 16. College is not the only option. |
| Summary |
Explores the issues surrounding choosing a college. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
College choice -- United States.
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Universities and colleges -- United States -- Admission.
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| Added Author |
Piehl, Norah, editor.
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Gale Group.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Choosing a college. Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2012 9780737756913 (DLC) 2011051626 |
| ISBN |
9780737765571 (electronic book) |
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9780737756913 (hardback) |
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0737756918 |
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