What''s a Parent to Do? - How to Help Your Child Select the Right College

Informationen zum Autor Anne D. Neal has spent more than two decades advancing higher education reform, first at the National Endowment for the Humanities and then at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. She received her undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard University. Klappentext Faced with evidence of declining standards and spiraling costs, families often feel lost when it comes to the college selection process. In twelve concise chapters, this book outlines questions families have on academic substance, affordability, and campus life to determine whether colleges and universities are doing a good job for their students. Zusammenfassung Faced with evidence of declining standards and spiraling costs! families often feel lost when it comes to the college selection process. In twelve concise chapters! this book outlines questions families have on academic substance! affordability! and campus life to determine whether colleges and universities are doing a good job for their students. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Preface Zeroing in on Your Schools Chapter 1: Brace Yourself Chapter 2: Make a Match Doing Research Chapter 3: Insist on Academic Substance Chapter 4: Look for Serious and Responsible Teaching Chapter 5: Understand Campus Culture and Dorm Life Chapter 6: Get the Facts on Drinking and Socializing Chapter 7: Put A Premium on Free Speech Chapter 8: Aim for Four Years and Out Chapter 9: Learn the Real Cost (by Dr. Richard Vedder) Chapter 10: Visit with Eyes Open Remaining Involved Chapter 11: Stay Connected Chapter 12: Conclusion: Jump Right In! Postscript: Take Action Acknowledgments Selecting a College Checklist Appendix A Appendix B Endnotes

Product details

• Authors: Anne Neal, Anne D Neal, Anne D. Neal
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9781475808827
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-0882-7
• No. of pages: 138
• Series: New Frontiers in Education (Pa; New Frontiers in Education; New Frontiers in Education (Pa; New Frontiers in Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Education, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Advice on education, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher, best college;college rankings;college ratings;university