The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2002 Book

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by: Edward B. Fiske

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Average Rating: Rating: - Good Intelligence For That Initial College Cut This is a good start for parents and students looking to generate that initial list of candidate colleges. While the contents of any "best colleges" list can be debated, the information here is informative and easy to read. Although I prefer the Princeton Review's format, Fiske is similar in that it is not a book of statistics but a narrative combining facts with author observations and student annecdotes to give you a good "feel" for what you'll find on the all important personal campus visit. On the down side, Fiske appears somewhat arbitrary in identifying it's Best Buys. For example, it includes Baylor, Kansas and the University of Texas-Austin while omitting Truman State, Florida, Dayton, James Madison, and Texas A&M. The latter are quality institutions and outstanding values. Overall, Fiske is a good way to get acquainted with the schools you've heard of but never really known. Rating: - This book satisfies more than just one type of reader. I bought this book a really long time after I started to give final thought to those colleges who had accepted me. I still had yet to hear from one school, but I was pretty set in my ways concerning where I'll end up fall. Several of the schools that I had considered and had been accepted at were contained in the Fiske Guide. It was interesting reading the evaluations of those colleges and it taught me some I didn't already know. Before I knew it, this book had opened my eyes. I really liked the way Fiske used an easy to read format in preparing his guide. Instead of focusing entirely on academics, he focuses on many other issues, as well. It's truly interesting to read and understand some of these college's and university's histories. Fiske also sets the reader off by compiling his most interesting schools. Somehow, all three schools that I'd been accepted into and was considering were best buys. He gives a graphic, in depth description of how the students revolve around a particular school on a daily basis and questions them on what they like and what they don't. There is no exchange for the actual campus visit to the school you might be interested in. However, the Fiske Guide is a fantastic starting off point. Let it broaden your horizons on higher education in different parts of the county like it did for me. Rating: - Gives the information you want to know I like this book because it goes beyond more traditional college guides in that it discusses social life, ethnic makeup of the student body and even the political mix of the students. It delves into the academic rigors of the school and whether there is any time left for socializing after the studies are completed. It describes the architectural style of many campuses and in general, as well as giving the essential information as to admission, expenses and course offerings, it also gives a fairly detailed glimpse into what student life is like. It even points out the relative stregnth and weaknesses of academic departments. This book is great for both parents and prospective students. The list of colleges covered is not exhaustive but, the way the schools are covered is great. As the father of a prospective student, I highly rate this book. In addition to my review as a parent, I hope prospective students also post reviews to see how the book rates from their viewpoint.

The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2002 Book

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