Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That's Right for YouThis unique book gives students and their parents an assurance no other does: that for the 97% who don't get into Ivy League schools or their clones, there are plenty of good colleges that will do as much or more to start them on successful lives. College Placement Bureau director, Loren Pope shows you how to find the colleges that produce achievers--and how to avoid the pitfalls of the college selection process. |
Contents
Why Small Is Best | 40 |
Poison Ivy | 54 |
Growth | 59 |
Select Dont Settle | 88 |
There Are New Ground Rules on What College Can Do | 109 |
What Are You Going For Really? | 120 |
Sample and Test the Merchandise | 127 |
Judging Yourself as an Applicant | 146 |
A Good Application Open Sesame | 166 |
The Interview? Relax | 192 |
Some Truths about Financial Aid | 198 |
If Youve Made a Mistake You Can Save Yourself | 210 |
Should You Hire a Private Counselor? | 221 |
A Few Favorites | 229 |
Afterword Read It | 247 |
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