Overview
With underemployment amongst recent college graduates hovering around 46 percent, student debt reaching an all-time high, and tuition prices rising faster than the rate of inflation, the importance of proper college planning is evident now more than ever. In Understanding College: A Student's Guide to Planning a Successful Undergraduate Experience, current New College of Florida student Ian Eberle teaches both prospective and current college students how to navigate the college system in order to avoid headache, underemployment, and regret. Filled with personal stories and first-hand advice, this book is a must-read for any student considering going to college.
The fact that this book is written by a current college student allows it to fill a void. Many college success and college admissions books are written by college admissions representatives, college administrators, professors, and parents, and while these individuals may have good advice, their books lack personal accounts and up-to-date advice from the perspective of a student actively going through the system.
Understanding College is the best book for students looking to receive unbiased, unfiltered advice from a student's perspective. Topics include:
- Learning how to choose the right major
- Learning how to choose the right college
- Understanding various housing options
- Planning for standardized tests
- Producing a stellar college application
- Applying for and maximizing financial aid
- Understanding grants, scholarships, student loans, and other financial aid
- Utilizing summer employment, part-time work, and internships
- Finalizing a college decision
Full Product Details
Author: Ian Eberle
Publisher: Pretentia Publishing
Imprint: Pretentia Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.168kg
ISBN: 9780997474909
ISBN 10: 0997474904
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 01 May 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This book is a must-read for all college-bound high school juniors and their parents. It contains information which is essential to help make the transition from high school to college less stressful. - Bob Schrader, Student Services Coordinator, Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College There are few contemporary resources that help students understand the college process, and often we have to rely on parents and professors for clarification. This lack of first-hand experience ... leaves many of us confused and ill-equipped to make the best decision... With insightful commentary on the complexities of college, as well as a straightforward analysis of the less-obvious processes in attaining an undergraduate degree, this book serves as a life preserver for those drowning in tough decisions... - Sierra Riddle, Student, Lee University The college admissions process can be opaque, intimidating, and infuriating for adults, as well as teenagers. High school students can often surrender the 'heavy lifting' to their parents and advisers, and abandon a more active role. Ian Eberle has written a concise, engaging, and accessible manual for students who might otherwise feel overwhelmed. I recommend this book to anyone who is gearing up for the admissions race. - Ann D. Thurlow, Parent and CollegeConfidential.com Senior Member As a parent with three children in college ... I would highly recommend this book. It provides pertinent information and great insights for parents and students alike. I wish my college-aged children and I would have had access to this book sooner. We would have been better prepared and would have known what to expect on every front, from the application process to student loans to classes. This book covers it all! - Melinda Roman, Parent
