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Learn the words you need to succeed in college and beyond
With a powerful vocabulary on your side, a world of possibilities opens up. It is a gift of confidence and knowledge for college, your career, and beyond. Knowing these 250 words will give you the edge you need to succeed in anything you set your mind to do.
Every year, thousands of families trust Edward Fiske, author of the #1 bestselling Fiske Guide to Colleges and the former education editor of the New York Times, as their guide for honest advice on creating the best educational experience possiblebecause he knows and listens to students. Together with vocabulary experts Jane Mallison and David
Hatcher, Fiske 250 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know gives you the most important words you'll need to know to build your success across a wide range of subjects and skill levels.
This short, powerful tool will expand your vocabulary, sharpen your writing skills, make you more persuasive, and prepare you for every success you want to achieve
Synopsis
The perfect high school graduation gift from the leading authority in college admissions.
This must-have book contains the 250 most important words students need to know to be successful in college and beyond, from the former Education Editor of the New York Times and the leading authority on college admissions. Each entry contains information on the word origin, a complete definition, and example sentences, making it both the perfect gift for high school graduation and an effective tool for expanding students' vocabularies, increasing word comprehension, and honing their writing skills.
Quick quizzes scattered throughout the book will test the readers comprehension and ability to use the words they've just learned, making it interactive, and helping to solidify the new vocabulary.
This is the perfect book for giving young adults entering college or starting a career a clear advantage before they begin.
Synopsis
This must-have book contains the 250 most important words students need to know to be successful in college and beyond, with each entry containing information on the the word origin, a complete definition, and example sentences.