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Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools You Should Know About Even If You're Not a Straight-a Student (Rev. 2000 Ed.)

by Loren Pope

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Now fully revisedthe perennially popular guide to choosing the right college

Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 collegesall of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include:

Evaluations of each school's program and "personality"

Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans

Information on the progress of graduates

This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.

Review:

'Smart and credible. (The New York Times) '

Synopsis:

Now revised, this new edition of Pope's indispensable guide profiles 41 colleges and addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.

About the Author

'Following years as an education journalist and college administrator, Loren Pope went on to found the College Placement Bureau, which helps families make informed choices about higher education. His books include The Right College and Looking Beyond the Ivy League.'

Product Details

ISBN:
9780140296167
Subtitle:
40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges
Author:
Pope, Loren
Publisher:
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Higher
Subject:
College Guides
Subject:
Universities and colleges
Subject:
College choice
Subject:
School environment
Subject:
Organizations & Institutions
Subject:
General education.
Subject:
Reference
Edition Number:
Rev. ed.
Edition Description:
Revised
Series Volume:
168-99
Publication Date:
20060725
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
7.75x5.08x.70 in. .48 lbs.

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