Kids College Almanac: First Look at College

by Greenfeld, Barbara C.; Weinstein, Robert A.

• ISBN13: 9781563707308
• ISBN10: 1563707306
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Filled with interesting facts, charts, and profiles, this top-notch guidebook provides young people basic college information such as what college education is all about, the various types of institutions, different types of students, and ways college experiences can be pursued. Includes a variety of worksheets.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xii
Preface	xiv
What Is College?	1	(22)
Types of Colleges	2	(1)
Types of Colleges and Universities	2	(1)
The History of Colleges	3	(1)
College in the United States	4	(10)
Do You Know Your State's Oldest College?	6	(8)
What Is Affiliation?	14	(4)
College Affiliations	15	(1)
Some Colleges with Roman Catholic Affiliations	16	(1)
Some Historically/Predominantly Black Colleges	17	(1)
How Does a College Work?	18	(5)
Who's in Charge?	19	(2)
Some Examples of College Services	21	(1)
Comparing Your School with College	22	(1)
Why Should I Think About College?	23	(20)
Learning Opportunities	24	(2)
Career Opportunities	26	(12)
Careers and College Education	27	(3)
Fast-Growing Occupations	30	(1)
Education and Your Income	31	(1)
Be a Career Detective---Ask Questions:	32	(3)
Career Programs at Different Colleges	35	(3)
Artistic Opportunities	38	(1)
Athletic Opportunities	39	(1)
Life Opportunities	40	(3)
Who Goes to College?	43	(18)
The Basics	44	(2)
Today's Students	46	(14)
Male and Female Enrollment in College	46	(1)
Women and Men at U.S. Colleges	47	(1)
Who Went Where to College?	48	(6)
How Many Students Are in Your State?	54	(3)
International Students in the United States	57	(1)
Where Did U.S. Presidents Go to College?	58	(2)
The Bottom Line	60	(1)
Where Are Colleges Located?	61	(16)
What Is a Campus?	62	(2)
What Are Branch Campuses?	64	(1)
Learning Away from Campus	65	(7)
How Many Colleges Are in Your State?	68	(2)
The Largest Four-Year Colleges	70	(2)
Exchange Programs and Consortiums	72	(2)
Colleges Outside the United States	74	(3)
Colleges Around the World	76	(1)
What Can I Learn at College?	77	(26)
College Degrees	78	(3)
Different Kinds of College Degrees	80	(1)
Courses and Credits	81	(1)
What Are Distribution Requirements?	82	(1)
Sample Distribution Requirements	82	(1)
Majors, Minors, and Electives	83	(2)
Divisions, Disciplines, and Departments	85	(17)
Other Requirements	102	(1)
Anything and Everything!	102	(1)
How Will I Learn at College?	103	(22)
The College Calendar	104	(2)
Two Sample College Calendars	105	(1)
Are All Classrooms the Same?	106	(3)
Are There Opportunities to Study on My Own?	109	(3)
Types of Distance Learning	111	(1)
Can I Combine Work with My Studies?	112	(4)
Ideas for Internships	114	(2)
Libraries and Learning Centers	116	(4)
Spaces and Places at the Library	116	(4)
Students with Special Needs	120	(2)
Learning Tools for Students with Disabilities	121	(1)
Learning Assistance	122	(1)
Learning Materials	123	(2)
Other Learning Materials	124	(1)
How Do I Gather Information?	125	(20)
Information: There's Lots of It!	126	(6)
Who Can Tell You More About College?	126	(2)
Colleges Provide Information in Different Ways	128	(1)
Write to a College!	129	(3)
Special Programs for Learning About College	132	(2)
What Do I Need to Know?	134	(11)
College Size and Settings	135	(10)
What Colleges Should I Apply To?	145	(20)
The First Step: Know Yourself	146	(5)
It's What You Think That Matters!	150	(1)
Build a List of Colleges	151	(5)
A Sampling of College Home Pages on the Web	154	(2)
Find Out More	156	(1)
Is Getting into College Hard?	157	(2)
How Can I Find Out What Is Required?	159	(3)
Examples of Selectivity Across the States	160	(2)
Narrow the Field	162	(1)
Will I Be Accepted?	162	(1)
Keeping Track of It All	163	(2)
Comparing Colleges	164	(1)
How Do I Apply to College?	165	(22)
The Admissions Office	166	(1)
The Application Form	166	(1)
A Picture of Who You Are	167	(1)
Your School Record	168	(2)
Essays	170	(1)
Sample Essay Questions	170	(1)
Your Activities Outside Class	171	(1)
Recommendations	172	(1)
Interviews	172	(1)
Interview Tips	172	(1)
Special Considerations	173	(1)
College Entrance Exams	174	(2)
Major College Entrance Exams	174	(2)
Completing the Application	176	(2)
When Should I Apply?	178	(3)
Types of Admissions	179	(2)
The Costs of Applying	181	(1)
Sample Application Fees	181	(1)
You're In---Now What?!?	182	(2)
Transferring	184	(2)
Changing Your Mind	186	(1)
How Much Does College Cost?	187	(16)
College Costs	188	(1)
Tuition	188	(8)
Examples of Tuition at Four-Year Colleges	190	(2)
Examples of Tuition at Two-Year Colleges	192	(3)
Residency Makes a Difference!	195	(1)
Fees	196	(1)
Books, Supplies, and Equipment	197	(1)
Room and Board	198	(2)
Sample Mean Plans	198	(1)
Sample Room and Board Costs	199	(1)
Other Costs	200	(3)
Estimating College Costs	201	(1)
Comparing Annual College Costs	202	(1)
How Will I Pay for College?	203	(24)
Ways to Pay	204	(1)
What Is Financial Aid?	205	(6)
Federal Student Loans	210	(1)
Paying Back Loans	211	(1)
What Are Tax Credits and Deferments?	212	(1)
Tuition Savings and Prepaid Tuition	213	(1)
Work-Study Programs	214	(1)
Financial Aid Packages	215	(2)
Financial Aid Information on the Internet	217	(3)
Financial Aid Web Sites	217	(1)
Financial Aid at Four-Year Colleges	218	(2)
What Aid Is Available from the Military?	220	(1)
Payment Plans	220	(1)
Other Ways to Pay	221	(1)
How Do I Apply for Financial Aid?	222	(2)
Saving for College	224	(1)
Where There's a Will, There's a Way	225	(2)
The Big Picture: Paying for College	226	(1)
How Does College Begin?	227	(16)
How Do I Get Started?	228	(3)
What Is Placement Testing?	231	(1)
Registering for Classes	232	(6)
Ways to Register for Classes	235	(2)
Nine Steps to Planning Your Schedule	237	(1)
Odds and Ends	238	(1)
Starting Classes	239	(4)
Your Studies Outside of Class	240	(1)
Tests	241	(2)
What Happens at College?	243	(22)
Where Will You Live?	244	(5)
Living Arrangements in Dormitories	245	(2)
Packing the Basics	247	(2)
The Student Union	249	(1)
Clubs and Organizations	250	(3)
Extra! Learn All About It!	253	(1)
Sports at College	254	(6)
It's All in the Name!	258	(2)
Student Government	260	(1)
What Does Student Government Do?	260	(1)
Special Events	261	(1)
Feeling Like You Belong	262	(3)
Is College My Only Choice?	265	(14)
Career-Technical Education	266	(4)
Alternatives to College	267	(1)
Sample Career Schools Across the States	268	(2)
Preparing for Work	270	(4)
Choosing a Program	274	(2)
Accreditation	276	(1)
Career School Costs	277	(1)
Other Considerations	278	(1)
What Should I Do Now?	279	(22)
Take a Picture of Yourself	280	(1)
Exploring Your Options	281	(1)
Role Models and Mentors	282	(2)
Checking Your Study Habits and Skills	284	(9)
Important Study Skills	286	(2)
Read, Read, Read	288	(5)
Your Courses Before College	293	(3)
Additional Activities	296	(2)
Preparing for College Costs	298	(1)
Developing a Plan	299	(1)
The Road Ahead	300	(1)
Glossary	301	(11)
Map of the United States	312	(2)
Index	314