The College Application Essay
Application essays need to say "Pick me" and the best will take admission officers beyond the numbers to show them who you are, how you think, and what you will add to the in-coming class. But looked at correctly, you will find you've done this before...many times. Updated to reflect recent changes to the application format, this easy-to-follow guide provides the tools to deliver a memorable essay. Features: -Best approaches to essay and supplement questions-Insight into how admissions reads essays-Simple steps for successful drafts-Revision strategies-Quick fixes for procrastinators-The right role of parents in the process- Guidance for transfers, international students, veterans, and ex-pats-Critiques of samples essays-Best practices and common mistakes.This is the 6th edition of McGinty's classic guide to the application essay process. Her work in secondary education, admissions, and as a writing instructor at Harvard University gives this guide unique breadth and depth of expertise.
Kaplan Mcat Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review 2016
McGraw-Hill Education Strategies for the GED Test in Mathematical Reasoning
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.All-new lesson-by-lesson instruction in the math skills that students need to earn a passing grade on the latest version of the GED test McGraw-Hill Strategies for the GED Test in Mathematical Reasoning focuses on developing the specific math skills required to succeed on the Mathematical Reasoning section of the test. Students get intensive, lesson-by-lesson instruction in all of the topic areas covered by the Common Core State Standards that are now the basis of the GED exam. Drills and exercises--many in the question formats now used on the real exam--reinforce learning and assess student progressA full-length Post test provides a simulated test-taking experience to build student confidence in advance of test day
Grad’s Guide to Graduate Admissions Essays
Grad's Guide to Graduate Admissions Essays provides more than 50 successful admissions essays straight from the source-recent college graduates making the transition to earning advanced degrees at highly selective graduate programs. Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and Northwestern are just a few of the universities to which these students were
Succeed in Your Medical School Interview
After completing the medical school application comes the last, and often most challenging aspect of the school selection process; the interview. Notoriously hard to prepare for, it's difficult to know what to read, what questions might be asked and how to answer them. How to Succeed In Your Medical School Interview de-mystifies the interview process. It provides clear guidelines and a unique framework; giving you the relevant points to consider while crucially leaving conclusions open to express your own opinions and personality. It provides a systematic and methodical process which enables you to mine information from examiners, whilst demonstrating your academic ability. With a huge bank of questions covering all aspects of the interview spectrum, including a specific section of Oxbridge questions, you will learn how to prepare, how to present yourself and most importantly, what to say.
Mcgraw-hill Education 1,715 Act Practice Questions
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The most ACT practice questions available in a single book!Practice, practice, practice! It's the only way to succeed on a test like the ACT--and there's nowhere better to get the practice you need than McGraw-Hill 1,715 ACT Practice Questions.With this book, you'll master essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by professional ACT instructors who have helped thousands of students just like you to succeed on this important test. You'll find hundreds of exercises covering every question type as well as a full-length practice ACT test at the end to help evaluate your progress. In addition, in-depth explanations of the answers will serve as an invaluable guide to the topics and will arm you with complete confidence on your test day. Whether you have a solid study schedule or prefer to review right before the test, McGraw-Hill 1,715 ACT Practice Questions will help you achieve the high score you desire.Inside: 1,500 ACT-style multiple choice practice questions215 additional questions on the full-length Post testOrganized by subject for extensive extra practiceDetailed explanations of each answer to boost your understanding
4 Keys to College Admissions Success
Parenting teenagers is hard enough without feeling locked out of knowing how to apply to and pay for college. With the right information to turn the key, moms and dads can open the gate so their sons and daughters enter successfully into the futures they deserve. Join Pamela Donnelly in her humorous, informative trainings on the four mission-critical strategies you must implement in order to position your teen for independence, not co-dependence.
Writing Successful College Applications
Peterson's Writing Successful College Applications offers outstanding suggestions and detailed expert advice to help students create a college application package that will help them stand out from a crowd of competitive candidates. 'It's more than just the essay.' This guide reviews all the components of a successful college application process in an honest and engaging way. This new book offers proven strategies to help students craft a successful essay or personal statement, with tips and insights to guide them through the writing process. There are over 50 sample personal statements from successful students plus bonus information on how to write strong activity and academic paragraphs to highlight your leadership and teamwork skills. The guide provides advice and writing tips on the all-important "Why This School" paragraph to emphasize the student's interest. Interviews with Deans of Admission offer valuable information on what colleges are really looking for in an admission essay. Often, it's not what you think. Be unique and bright - but also have a great story that will make you memorable. If the Dean is still thinking about your personal statement two days later, it achieved its purpose. Today's multiple college applications involve writing more than just one long essay. The myriad required paragraphs and supplemental statements demand skill, finesse, tenacity, and patience. Peterson's Writing Successful College Applications reminds the reader that what defines the application are the little details like: biographical information GPA and transcript standardized tests strong letters of recommendation extracurricular and volunteer activities on a resume A writing project or art or music portfolio add to the memorability factor, if the student has talent or writing skills to showcase. The advice about writing an essay that only this student could write is excellent. Be unique and tell your own story. But remember - 'It's more than just the essay.'
Princeton Review Cracking the AP English Literature & Composition Exam, 2015 Edition
Mcgraw-hill Education 500 Mat Questions to Know by Test Day
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 500 Ways to Achieve Your Highest ScoreWe want you to succeed on the MAT. That's why we've selected these 500 questions to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. These questions are similar to the ones you'll find on the MAT so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes a concise, easy-to-follow explanation in the answer key for your full understanding of the concepts. Whether you have been studying all year or are doing a last minute review, McGraw-Hill: 500 MAT Questions to Know by Test Day will help you achieve the high score you desire.Sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with: 500 MAT-like analogy questionsFull explanations for each question in the answer keyA format parallel to that of the MAT
The Princeton Review 900 Practice Questions for the Ssat & Isee
Princeton Review 550 AP Calculus AB & BC Practice Questions
THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get extra preparation for an excellent AP Calculus AB & BC score with 550 extra practice questions and answers. Practice makes perfect--and The Princeton Review's 550 AP Calculus AB & BC Practice Questions gives you everything you need to work your way to the top. Inside, you'll find tips and strategies for tackling and overcoming challenging questions, plus all the practice you need to get the score you want. Inside The Book: All the Practice and Strategies You Need - 2 diagnostic exams (one each for AB and BC) to help you identify areas of improvement- 2 comprehensive practice tests (one each for AB and BC)- Over 300 additional practice questions - Step-by-step techniques for both multiple-choice and free-response questions - Practice drills for each tested topic: Limits, Functions and Graphs, Derivatives, Integration, Polynomial Approximations, and Series - Answer keys and detailed explanations for each drill and test question - Engaging guidance to help you critically assess your progress
McGraw-Hill's 500 ACT Math Questions to Know by Test Day
500 Ways to Achieve Your Highest Score We want you to succeed on the Math sections of the ACT. That's why we've selected these 500 questions to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. These questions are similar to the ones you'll find on the ACT, so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes a concise, easy-to-follow explanation in the answer key for your full understanding of the concepts. Whether you have been studying all year or are doing a last-minute review, McGraw-Hill's 500 ACT Math Questions to Know by Test Day will help you achieve the high score you desire. Sharpen your subject knowledge, and build your test-taking confidence with: 500 ACT Math questions Full explanations for each question in the answer key A format parallel to that of the ACT exam
HSPT Secrets Study Guide
Mometrix Test Preparation's HSPT Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their High School Placement Test. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: Practice test questions with detailed answer explanations Step-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult concepts Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance A complete review of all HSPT test sections Verbal Skills Reading Comprehension Language Skills Mathematics and Quantitative Skills Mometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. All organizational and test names are trademarks of their respective owners. The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your HSPT exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the Scholastic Testing Service (STS) expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam. The Verbal Skills section covers: Synonyms and antonyms Analogies Logic and verbal classification The Reading Comprehension section covers: Comprehension skills Critical comprehension Vocabulary The Language Skills section covers: Grammar review Punctuation Capitalization Improving sentences and paragraphs Spelling Paragraph development The Mathematics and Quantitative Skills section covers: Numbers and operations Algebra Geometry and measurement Measurement Statistics and probability ...and much more! Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix HSPT study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language. Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of HSPT practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear. Many concepts include links to online review videos where you can watch our instructors break down the topics so the material can be quickly grasped. Examples are worked step-by-step so you see exactly what to do. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our HSPT Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the HSPT review you need to be successful on your exam.
MCAT Prep Course
Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for the MCAT At 1,162 pages, the MCAT Prep Course offers the most comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the MCAT available. Including, 1,059 practice problems! 103 MCAT-style passages, and detailed solutions to all problems! The MCAT is one of few college entrance exams that actually tests some of the subjects you will study: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. At 6 1/4 hours, it is also one of the longest tests. For this reason, we have written the most comprehensive analysis of the MCAT Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Verbal sections available. The MCAT has the reputation of being one of the hardest entrance exams given; it is a reputation well earned. This should not discourage you; rather it should motivate you to take the test seriously and study for it assiduously. Although the MCAT is a difficult test, it is a very learnable test. The classic MCAT Prep Course presents a clear, insightful analysis of the MCAT. Its lively prose and subtle wit makes this challenging test more palatable. The review sections are written in a user-friendly manner to simplify and reduce the student's burden when deciphering difficult concepts. At the end of each chapter, MCAT-style practice questions are included to test understanding of key concepts. Answers and explanations for the practice questions are provided after the review sections. Illustrations and tables are included wherever necessary to focus and clarify the key ideas and concepts. Garrett Biehle received his Ph.D. from Caltech. Nancy Morvillo received her Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Matthew Schmidt received his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
100 Successful College Application Essays
The Largest Collection of Successful College Application Essays Available in One Volume These are the essays that helped their authors gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Wellesley, Pomona, and other outstanding schools--followed by invaluable comments by experts in admissions, placement, and college counseling at some of the best learning institutions around the country. This helpful guide includes: - 100 complete essays with professional commentary- Examples of essays on common topics (family background, athletics, work experience), as well as the more offbeat- Essays on the immigrant experience by foreign-born students- A section of drawing and cartoon essays- Insider advice from a Princeton Dean of Admission- And more Compiled by members of The Harvard Independent, the weekly newsmagazine of Harvard University, this revised and updated edition is an invaluable resource for students who want to write the best possible essay--and improve their chances of admission to the best possible school.
MAT for Dummies
Score your highest on the MAT? Easy. The MAT exam is one of the hardest intellectual challenges in the field of standardized testing. Students preparing to take this exam need a chance to practice the analogy skills necessary to score well on this test, which MAT For Dummies provides with its six full-length practice tests and plethora of other test preparation suggestions. MAT For Dummies includes test-specific analogy strategies, practice and review for each content area, word/terms lists covering the major subject categories, and six practice tests with detailed answer banks. Goes beyond content knowledge and teaches you the test-taking skills you need to maximize your score Includes six full-length practice tests with complete answer explanations Helps you score high on MAT exam day If you're a potential graduate student preparing for the MAT, this hands-on, friendly guide helps you score higher.
Accuplacer Secrets
Mometrix Test Preparation's ACCUPLACER Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their ACCUPLACER Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: Practice test questions with detailed answer explanationsStep-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult conceptsTips and strategies to help you get your best test performanceA complete review of all ACCUPLACER test sectionsACCUPLACER(R) is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your ACCUPLACER exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the College Board expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam.Test sections include: Arithmetic and Elementary AlgebraCollege-level MathReading ComprehensionSentence Skills...and much more!Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix ACCUPLACER study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of ACCUPLACER practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear.Many concepts include links to online review videos where you can watch our instructors break down the topics so the material can be quickly grasped. Examples are worked step-by-step so you see exactly what to do.We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our ACCUPLACER Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the ACCUPLACER review you need to be successful on your exam.
Colleges That Change Lives
The groundbreaking guide to the 40 best colleges you've never heard of--colleges that will change your life Choosing the right college has never been more important--or more difficult. For the latest edition of this classic college guide, Hilary Masell Oswald conducted her own tours of top schools and in-depth interviews, building on Loren Pope's original to create a totally updated, more expansive work. Organized by geographic region, every profile includes a wealth of vital information, including admissions standards, distinguishing facts about the curriculum, extracurricular activities, and what faculty say about their jobs. Masell Oswald also offers a new chapter on how students with learning disabilities can find schools that fit their needs. For every prospective college student searching for more than football and frat parties, Colleges That Change Lives will prove indispensable. Fully revised and updated by education journalist Hilary Oswald, Colleges That Change Lives remains the definite guide for high school students (and their parents) who are looking for more in their college education than football, frat parties, and giant lectures. Building on the foundation of landmark author Loren Pope, Oswald spent more than a year visiting 40 colleges, speaking with students, faculty, and alumni to create these vivid and concise portraits. Featuring a new introduction, a new Required Reading section, and a new chapter on learning disabilities, the book is organized into five geographic regions (Northeast, South, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest) to make for easy browsing, and urban, suburban, and rural campuses are all featured. There's also an alphabetical index of colleges. Each profile includes admissions standards as well as relevant statistics to make your decision easier, including where the school ranks in post-graduate grants and fellowships, what percentage of students go on to graduate school or further education, distinguishing facts about the curriculum, percentage of professors who have terminal degrees in their field, even what activities are available to students and what they're likely to do on weekends.
McGraw-Hill's 500 College Chemistry Questions to Know by Test Day
500 Ways to Achieve Your Best GradesWe want you to succeed on your college chemistry midterm and final exams. That's why we've selected these 500 questions to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best grades. These questions are similar to the ones you'll find on atypical college exam, so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes comprehensive explanations in the answer key. Whether you have been studying all year or are doing a last-minute review, McGraw-Hill's 500 College Chemistry Questions will help you achieve the final grade you desire.Sharpen your subject knowledge and build yourtest-taking confidence with: 500 essential college chemistry questions with answersClear solutions in the answer key for every problemCoverage from atomic mass to electrochemistry
Graduate Admissions Essays
The fully updated fourth edition of the go-to guide for crafting winning essays for any type of graduate program or scholarship, including PhD, master's, MBA, MD, JD, postdocs, DDS, DVM, Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright--you name it. Based on thousands of interviews with successful grad students and graduate admissions officers, Graduate Admissions Essays deconstructs and demystifies the ever-challenging and seemingly more impersonal application process for getting into graduate and scholarship programs. The book presents 50 sample essays in a comprehensive range of subjects, detailed strategies that have proven successful for some of the most notoriously competitive graduate programs in the country, as well as sample letters of recommendation, essays for residencies and fellowships, and postgrad applications.
McGraw-Hill's 500 College Psychology Questions to Know by Test Day
A wealth of essential facts in the Q-and-A format that you want! This book is the ideal way to sharpen your skills and prepare for exams Get the question-and-answer practice you need with McGraw-Hill's 500 College Psychology Questions to Know by Test Day. Organized for easy reference and intensive practice, the questions cover all essential college psychology topics and include detailed answer explanations.The 500 practice questions are similar to course exam questions so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes a fully detailed answer that puts the subject in context. This additional practice helps you build your knowledge, strengthen test-taking skills, and build confidence.Prepare for exam day with: 500 essential college psychology questions and answers organized by subjectDetailed answers that provide important context for studyingContent that follows the current college 101 course curriculum
McGraw-Hill's 500 Philosophy Questions: Ace Your College Exams
A wealth of essential facts in the Q-and-A format that you want! This book is the ideal way to sharpen your skills and prepare for exams Get the question-and-answer practice you need with McGraw-Hill's 500 College Philosophy Questions to Know by Test Day. Organized for easy reference and intensive practice, the questions cover all essential college philosophy topics and include detailed answer explanations.The 500 practice questions are similar to course exam questions so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes a fully detailed answer that puts the subject in context. This additional practice helps you build your knowledge, strengthen test-taking skills, and build confidence.Prepare for exam day with: 500 essential college philosophy questions and answers organized by subjectDetailed answers that provide important context for studyingContent that follows the current college 101 course curriculum
The Happiest Kid on Campus
Your child is heading to college--and you're heading into the unknown.From bestselling college transition expert Harlan Cohen comes the essential, laugh-out-loud survival guide designed just for parents. The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only delivers the honest answers, real strategies, and emotional relief that every college parent needs, but rarely receives.Written in Cohen's signature warm, witty voice, this guide is packed with practical tips and real stories from students, parents, and campus experts. Whether you're worried about letting go, communicating too much (or too little), or simply wondering how to support your student without smothering them, this is your go-to resource.Inside, you'll discover how to: Prepare Emotionally (and Logistically) - Navigate the summer before college with confidence, set boundaries, and learn why your silence might actually be a sign of successCommunicate Without Clashing - Master modern parenting tools like texting, FaceTime, and location tracking--without becoming "that parent"Support Without Hovering - Understand the academic, social, and emotional terrain your child is facing and know when to step in or when to let goTackle Money & Independence - Guide your student through budgeting, bills, and campus jobs while helping them take ownershipStay Connected (Even from Miles Away) - Build trust, reduce anxiety, and maintain a healthy relationship in this new phaseBooksellers recommend it as a top pick for graduation season and college send-offs, and parenting communities praise its ability to provide both guidance and a good laugh.Whether you're parenting a first-year student or navigating this for the second (or third) time, The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only gives you the tools to support your child--and yourself--with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
McGraw-Hill's 500 College European History Questions to Know by Test Day
A wealth of essential facts in the Q-and-A format that you want! This book is the ideal way to sharpen your skills and prepare for exams Get the question-and-answer practice you need with McGraw-Hill's 500 College European History Questions. Organized for easy reference and intensive practice, the questions cover all essential college European history topics and include detailed answer explanations.The 500 practice questions are similar to course exam questions so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes a fully detailed answer that puts the subject in context. This additional practice helps you build your knowledge, strengthen test-taking skills, and build confidence. From the Renaissance to the Cold War, this book covers the key issues in European history.Prepare for exam day with: 500 essential college European history questions and answers organized by subjectDetailed answers that provide important context for studyingContent that follows the current college 101 course curriculum
SSAT & ISEE for Dummies
Your ticket to the private school of your choice The Secondary School Aptitude Test (SSAT) and Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) are the two most common standardized aptitude tests used in American private secondary schools. If you're a parent or student looking to apply for admissions at a private, military, or boarding school, SSAT & ISEE For Dummies is your family's ticket to success. Here, you'll get all the prep needed to score higher on the SSAT and ISEE exams, the most up-to-date information on the tests, hundreds of practice questions, thorough test-specific math and verbal workouts, six full-length practice tests (all with detailed answer explanations), and solid test-taking advice. Correctly answer difficult analogy and synonym questions without knowing what all the words mean Ace the math section by eliminating answers that are planted to fool test takers Apply the proven For Dummies step-by-step approach to combat the essay portion Analyze difficult passages using tips and tricks in the reading comprehension section Learn the most common vocabulary words tested on the SSAT and ISEE with an entire chapter devoted to vocabulary terms State-by-state "Private Schools at-a-Glance" chart with data on more than 1,000 private secondary schools SSAT & ISEE For Dummies provides students with the resources they need for test day preparation and gives parents sound, expert advice on selecting, applying, and paying for private school.
Your MBA Game Plan
The MBA has rapidly become the world's most desired degree, with graduates of top business schools landing six-figure pay packages in private equity, high-tech, investment banking, and management consulting. As a result, the competition for admission into select programs is fierce; some schools admit less than 10 percent of applicants. This third edition of Your MBA Game Plan includes even more sample essays and resumes from successful applicants, fresh insight on 35 leading business schools from around the world, and advice specifically tailored to international applicants. It will show you how to: Select target schools and highlight the personal characteristics and skill sets they seekNavigate the "GMAT or GRE?" questionAssess your own candidacy with the objective eye of an MBA admissions officerCraft compelling essays and resumes that highlight your most salient attributes and make you stand out to the admissions committeeAvoid the mistakes that ruin thousands of applicants' chances each yearPerform flawlessly during your admissions interviews
The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges 2012
The Insider's Guide to the Colleges has been, for 38 years, the most relied-upon resource for high school students looking for honest reports on colleges from their fellow students. Having interviewed hundreds of their peers on more than 330 campuses and by getting the inside scoop on everything from the nightlife and professors to the newest dorms and wildest student organizations, the reporters at the Yale Daily News have created the most candid college guide available. In addition to the well-rounded profiles, this edition has been updated to include: * Essential statistics for every school, from acceptance rates to popular majors* A "College Finder" to help students zero in on the perfect school* FYI sections with student opinions and outrageous off-the-cuff advice The Insider's Guide to the Colleges cuts through the college brochures to uncover the things that matter most to students, and by staying on top of trends, it gives both students and parents the straightforward information they need to choose the school that's right for them.
The Thinking Student's Guide to College
Each fall, thousands of eager freshmen descend on college and university campuses expecting the best education imaginable: inspiring classes taught by top-ranked professors, academic advisors who will guide them to a prestigious job or graduate school, and an environment where learning flourishes outside the classroom as much as it does in lecture halls. Unfortunately, most of these freshmen soon learn that academic life is not what they imagined. Classes are taught by overworked graduate students and adjuncts rather than seasoned faculty members, undergrads receive minimal attention from advisors or administrators, and potentially valuable campus resources remain outside their grasp. Andrew Roberts' Thinking Student's Guide to College helps students take charge of their university experience by providing a blueprint they can follow to achieve their educational goals-whether at public or private schools, large research universities or small liberal arts colleges. An inside look penned by a professor at Northwestern University, this book offers concrete tips on choosing a college, selecting classes, deciding on a major, interacting with faculty, and applying to graduate school. Here, Roberts exposes the secrets of the ivory tower to reveal what motivates professors, where to find loopholes in university bureaucracy, and most importantly, how to get a personalized education. Based on interviews with faculty and cutting-edge educational research, The Thinking Student's Guide to College is a necessary handbook for students striving to excel academically, creatively, and personally during their undergraduate years.
