Author: John Zmirak Publisher: Open Road Media ISBN: 148049299X Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 1234
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“By far the best college guide, for both its honesty and its insights.” —Thomas Sowell Over 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.
Author: Intercollegiate Studies Institute Publisher: ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 832
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In his introduction, former drug czar William J. Bennett supports this reference for its "tough-minded analysis of the quality of instruction, the level of academic standards, the campus political atmosphere, and the extent to which the liberal arts tradition is respected...." These evaluations are intended to help conservative parents and students steer away from colleges whose programs lean too heavily toward the political left; in effect, conversely, it can also help liberal-minded folk find the less tradition-bound schools. Entries describe and assess 110 top colleges and universities in essays of about 3,000 words, focusing on the school's academic, political, and social climates. They name outstanding professors, describe curricula, comment on the administration's policies towards issues such as sexual harassment and free speech, and describe the range of student organizations and activities found on campus. Quotes from students and professors are included. Entries also include information on tuition, enrollment, and SAT scores. This second edition contains 10 more essays, updated coverage of every school, a new essay on liberal learning, and increased coverage of student life. c. Book News Inc.
Author: Gloria Cordes Larson Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119402395 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 293
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How can we as parents, educators, and members of the business community prepare students to be successful leaders in today's global environment? It's a critically important question. Gloria Cordes Larson, president of Bentley University, explains why today's practices in higher education are inadequate preparation for our rapidly evolving innovation economy. Instead, she passionately advocates for a hybrid-learning model that integrates business education with traditional liberal arts courses. Today's businesses demand a new kind of hybrid graduate, possessed of both hard and soft skills, with the courage to take risks, the creativity to innovate, and the savvy to excel in a turbulent competitive climate. This book is a valuable resource for participants in every learning community: our homes, schools, and businesses. It will change the way you think about what excellence in education means in today's business environment as you develop strategies that will move our children, students, and future employees forward in a rapidly changing and very challenging world. Prepared with that training and knowledge, they will find greater fulfillment and make their own mark on the future.
Author: Jillian Ventrone Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1442248076 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 222
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Making the transition from the military to higher education can be tricky. This clear guidebook will make the process easy, accessible, and understandable to any current or former member of the Army pursuing higher education while on active-duty or just leaving the service.
Author: John Zmirak Publisher: Intercollegiate Studies Institute ISBN: 9781610170055 Category : College choice Languages : en Pages : 0
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Evaluates the academic life, political atmosphere, and social conditions at more than one hundred of the top colleges and universities in the United States.
Author: Michael B. Horn Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119570131 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 173
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Cut through the noise and make better college and career choices This book is about addressing the college-choosing problem. The rankings, metrics, analytics, college visits, and advice that we use today to help us make these decisions are out of step with the progress individual students are trying to make. They don't give students and families the information and context they need to make such a high-stakes decision about whether and where to get an education. Choosing College strips away the noise to help you understand why you’re going to school. What's driving you? What are you trying to accomplish? Once you know why, the book will help you make better choices. The research in this book illustrates that choosing a school is complicated. By constructing more than 200 mini-documentaries of how students chose different postsecondary educational experiences, the authors explore the motivations for how and why people make the decisions that they do at a much deeper, causal level. By the end, you’ll know why you’re going and what you’re really chasing. The book: Identifies the five different Jobs for which students hire postsecondary education Allows you to see your true options for what’s next Offers guidance for how to successfully choose your pathway Illuminates how colleges and entrepreneurs can build better experiences for each Job The authors help readers understand not what job students want out of college, but what "Job" students are hiring college to do for them.
Author: Linda D. Williams Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071802878 Category : Study Aids Languages : en Pages : 307
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Get ready for your AP exam with this straightforward and easy-to-follow study guide, updated for all the latest exam changes! 5 Steps to a 5: AP Environmental Science features an effective, 5-step plan to guide your preparation program and help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to succeed. This fully revised edition covers the latest course syllabus and provides model tests that reflect the latest version of the exam. Inside you will find: 5-Step Plan to a Perfect 5: 1. Set Up Your Study Program 2. Determine Your Test Readiness 3. Develop Strategies for Success 4. Develop the Knowledge You Need to Score High 5. Build Your Test-Taking Confidence 2 complete practice AP Environmental Science exams 3 separate plans to fit your study style Review material updated and geared to the most recent tests Savvy information on how tests are constructed, scored, and used
Author: Robert A. Fox Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119082358 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 557
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The Wiley Handbook of School Choice presents a comprehensive collection of original essays addressing the wide range of alternatives to traditional public schools available in contemporary US society. A comprehensive collection of the latest research findings on school choices in the US, including charter schools, magnet schools, school vouchers, home schooling, private schools, and virtual schools Viewpoints of both advocates and opponents of each school choice provide balanced examinations and opinions Perspectives drawn from both established researchers and practicing professionals in the U.S. and abroad and from across the educational spectrum gives a holistic outlook Includes thorough coverage of the history of traditional education in the US, its current state, and predictions for the future of each alternative school choice
Author: Bob Adebayo, PhD Publisher: Page Publishing Inc ISBN: 1682893790 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 142
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Why pay for college education and rack up a huge debt? There are dozens of ways to get your college education for free and College the No-Debt Way holds the key. Dr. Bob Adebayo has done the research for you. He has approached hundreds of college graduates who are proud to have started their working lives free of education debt and he has collated their strategies. Bob has also tapped into the wisdom of counselors, educationalists, and parents of debt-free college graduates. College the No-Debt Way reveals that two things are necessary: knowledge and attitude. This valuable book puts all the knowledge of grants, credits, and smart strategies at your fingertips and, at the same time, analyzes the specific attitudes and mind-sets of successful graduates who have beaten the odds and avoided huge debt. You will quickly see that the smart players start the process very early. If you are determined to get a college education, it is never too early to set yourself up for a debt-free start in life. If you are already in debt, this nifty book explains how you can completely get off the hook. “I wish a tome such as this had been available to me before my four kids went through college. What a valuable boon it would have been” (Anonymous manuscript reviewer). Grab your copy of College the No-Debt Way now and learn how you can complete your education without debt and develop the essential attitudes that you need to achieve this.
Author: John Zmirak
Author: Intercollegiate Studies Institute
Author: Gloria Cordes Larson
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Author: Jillian Ventrone
Author: John Zmirak
Author: Michael B. Horn
Author: Linda D. Williams
Author: Robert A. Fox
Author: Bob Adebayo, PhD