Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges

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Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges

Editorial Review

Now fully revised--the perennially popular guide to choosing the right college
Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges--all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include:
· Evaluations of each school's program and "personality"
· Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans
· Information on the progress of graduates
This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
• well, it worked
  I don't really know anything about this sort of book (I teach in a college and don't think much about how kids pick or apply to colleges) but I bought this for my nephew who was massively uninterested in applying anywhere and it WORKED. He got interested in these schools and filled out applications.
  So, cool. What better rec could a reference book have?
  (I also bought him a copy of Making a Difference Colleges: Distinctive Colleges to Make a Better World and he liked that, too.)
• Good advice but hire someone to help you
  I've read two of Loren Pope's books about colleges while hunting for a small liberal arts college in the U.S. His books are really helpful, but there is one area where I was misled. For months I just read his books and about 4 others to get an idea of what colleges were out there and what kind academics they offered, their admissions requirements, scholarships, etc. I also used online sources to get the student's opinions. Just a few pages and paragraphs about a school doesn't really tell you much about how... more info
• great
  the book was something our school college counselor told us to read...very helpful and interesting
• Essential for students and parents
  Our son graduated high school in 2002. A friend suggested this book to us and we read it eagerly. We parents were struck by the wisdom of Pope's arguments that big name colleges charge a lot for the prestige of the name, while the colleges in this book just offer great education.
  Our son studied the book and came up with four colleges he wanted to look at - and one he was pretty sure was the place for him. After visiting the campuses, that's where he ended up going, and he thinks it was the best thing... more info

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