College Education

In the 1930s, American colleges and universities began to screen applications using the SAT, a mass-administered, IQ-descended standardized test. The widespread adoption of the test accompanied the development of the world's first mass higher education system—and served to promote the idea that the United States was becoming a "meritocracy." In Higher Admissions, Nicholas Lemann reflects on the state of America's aspirational meritocracy and the enduring value and meaning of standardized testing.

Do you want to be a part of something big after being cooped up from this Pandemic for so long? Have you ever watched TV on Saturday during football season and seen thousands of screaming fans packed into the stadiums across our country? Looks like fun doesn't it? Listen to this audiobook and then become a part of the passion you see on display from those college football fans! Become an integral part of that Saturday morning excitement!

You've heard the horror stories. Brilliant kids getting rejection letters, acceptance rates plummeting, an elusive and impossible selection process. Not to mention, all of the contradictory advice that leaves you with more questions than answers. If this sounds all too familiar, this book is exactly what you need. Dr. Agnia Grigas has cracked the college admission code, and she shares it all with you here, in her groundbreaking book, How to Win the Million Dollar College Admissions Game.

This guide takes you step by step inside the admissions process and teaches you how to be a highly desirable candidate for admission and how to turn that admission into a successful transition into the university environment. Learn how to communicate with admissions offices in an effective way, how to prepare a consistent and compelling application, develop an effective essay, interview with confidence, navigate finances, choose a university that fits you, and set goals that will help you thrive on campus.

This book is designed to be your comprehensive guide to navigating the often daunting task of crafting a compelling scholarship essay. Whether you're a high school student preparing for college, a current undergraduate seeking financial aid, or a graduate student pursuing advanced studies, scholarships can play a crucial role in funding your education. In today's competitive academic landscape, standing out among a sea of applicants requires more than just good grades and extracurricular activities.

Want to ace your next exam? Claim victory as a beer pong champ? Remove that gross stain from your shirt before your interview? College Hacks gives you the tricks and tips you need to get ahead in life without breaking a sweat. Filled with hundreds of ways to simplify nearly every college situation, this guide tells you just what to do when your professor assigns you a twenty-page paper or you run out of clean dishes in your dorm room (chip bag bowl, anyone?).

In Is College Worth It?, William J. Bennett and David Wilezol assess the problems of American higher education at various levels, from runaway costs to inferior academics to poor graduation rates to political indoctrination, and propose serious reforms and alternative methods for improving higher education so that it better serves our students.

Everything you need to know about choosing the right college for you! College life is a new chapter that every individual must face. After all the sacrifices throughout your high school life, choosing a community college is the next step you should take into consideration. It is very imperative to decide the right place for your ultimate learning experience and in order for you to attain this; there are various valuable factors that you should consider to come up with the best possible results that you are expecting.

Not being formally educated does not mean that you don't have what it takes to fulfill your lifelong objectives, dreams, and desires. You need knowledge, courage, strength, perseverance, determination, commitment, and confidence to become successful, and these things are learned and developed from different experiences in life and not just college. If you are dedicated to your goals and want to actualize them but cannot attend college, then you have landed at the right place.

Are you excited to enter in a college life? You should be! College life is probably the second best learning curve you will have in your lifetime. A college campus usually consists of, in major part, maturing and matured men and women, creating a perfect foil for you to educate yourself on various degrees of humanity and life. It also gives you an extensive understanding of whatever it is you want to know.

This audiobook explains how to enjoy and endure your college life. So, take time to listen to this audiobook and see how it can help you!

So much effort in our early lives is spent aimed towards university, but upon arrival, we are left to fend for ourselves. While this is partly the beauty of university, there are many useful tips, tricks and guidance that the author and their cohort have prepared to help you get the most out of these precious (and expensive!) years. The author started as an underachiever at school, entering university only through sheer luck. Despite initial doubts from teachers and admissions staff, the freedom at university fostered significant personal growth, reflected throughout this book's chapters.

Frustrated or overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Imagine how confusing it may be for your college-bound teen. It's important for your maturing high schooler to be in the driver's seat of applying to and choosing the right school. But, how can you support and guide your teen without taking over? This book explains each step in the process and provides clear, concise tips on what your student should be doing, when they should be doing it, and why each step is so important.

This discussion of college and income streams adds a bonus of college trivia to help high school students prepare for college and college students prepare for graduation.

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a great way to explore the subject of Greek mythology. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical undergraduate course in Greek mythology. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-size sections. There are quizzes and key takeaways following each section to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points.

Armed with the practices and suggestions provided in this book, any high school senior driven to continue their studies can maximize their time and focus, and perhaps excel to a level they may not even be aware they are capable of. Many of the practices provided in this book can also be applied to any individual at any age seeking to increase their productivity in any domain.

Embarking on your college journey and seeking nourishing meals that won't strain your budget? Interested in exploring the benefits of plant-based living? Craving simple, budget-friendly, delicious vegan recipes? Look no further! Navigating college life can be hectic, but that doesn't mean sacrificing your well-being or your taste buds.

From their founding, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educated as many as 90 percent of Black college students in the United States. Although many are aware of the significance of HBCUs in expanding Black Americans' educational opportunities, much less attention has been paid to the vital role that they have played in expanding American democracy. In The Power of Black Excellence, Deondra Rose provides an authoritative history of HBCUs and the unique role they have played in shaping American democracy since 1865.

If you intend to be college-bound, the challenge is to be well informed, prepared, focused, and organized throughout the multi-step college search and admission process. Your solution is The College Bound Organizer, the ultimate guide to help students effectively navigate this very complicated and stressful process.

When Samantha first encounters her professor, Mr. Hill, she is taken aback by his gorgeous looks and pointed attention to her. In all her efforts to blend in with the crowd, he still managed to single her out. But when he decides that she needs a different kind of education, she turned into a surprisingly attentive student.

Every year, millions of post-secondary hopefuls vie for enrollment at the nation's top academic institutions with hopes of standing out in a saturated crowd of equally talented candidates. But as those would-be students and their parents know all too well, gaining admittance is a small part of the battle—the bigger hurdle can often be how to pay for it. In an era where families are willing to put themselves into suffocating debt for the sake of higher education, paying for college is increasingly prohibitive.