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Finding the College That's Right for You!
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 378.73
EAN: 9780071423069
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0071423060
Label: McGraw-Hill
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 362
Publication Date: July 09, 2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Studio: McGraw-Hill
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Editorial Review:While every parent would like to see his or her child head off to Harvard, Princeton, Yale or Columbia, the reality is that very few students are Ivy League material. Many parents overestimate or simply neglect to evaluate their child’s academic qualifications. 150 Great Colleges for Mid-Range Students is designed to help parents and their children realistically assess the child’s scholastic ability and select the most suitable college. The book:
- Defines just who the average or mid-range student is
- Uses clear criteria for the selection of the 150 best mid-range colleges
- Provides detailed descriptions of all the featured colleges
Bad matches between colleges and students have led to a 30 percent freshman dropout rate and an even higher percentage of transfers and delayed graduations. 150 Great Colleges for Everyday Students equips parents and students with the information they need to make the right decision.
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Rating: - Should have been titled: "150 Great Colleges for the Midrange Student"
Palladino's book fills an important niche, especially for the majority of students who rank in the middle 50% of their classes. Each of the 150 colleges profiled alphabetically receives two-three pages of condensed coverage so it's easy to acquire a sense of what they each offer. Palladino's writing is clear and his descriptions are concise. "The Heart of the College" section on each school is the most worthwhile and enlightening. Here, Palladino attempts to capture the college's distinctiveness ... Read More
Rating: - Perfect for B Minus and C Students
If you've looked through the Fiske or Princeton Review guide and realized that most of the schools listed are too selective for your child, this is probably the best guide for you. There is a little bit of overlap between the guides to the "best colleges" and Dr. Palladino's book, but not too much, so you will be getting different information. Even if you're insisting that your child go to a school listed in Fiske, if your child is a "mid-range" student, it might be good to see if Palladino lists ... Read More
Rating: - Palladino's College Picks
Dr. Palladino takes us on a word tour of some of the country's finest sectarian and nonsectarian private colleges,- so clear in exposition that we feel we have been on a personal visit to each site. The student or parent reader learns a brief history of the college, the content of special programs, and the college's central academic focus. Descriptions of student life, athletic programs and other amenities round out each entry. The clear content of the book thourougly fulfills the promiose of the ... Read More
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