Total Page : 816
Publisher : Sourcebooks Inc
Publication Date : 2009 07 21
>> Not really a complete guide to colleges
while the book obviously covers all major colleges and universities do not expect details on lesser known even when quite large ones Separate entry on Eastern Carolina U for example even with 10K students sorry about one sentence on it as if it was exactly the same as NC State
>> Significant factual error
I was enjoying the excerpts until I noted that the guide lists Cooper Union among the most costly colleges In fact although the stated annual tuition is 35 000 all 1 100 / students get a full scholarship Of course the cost of living in NY is not inconsiderable but it is still quite a deal for a superb education and the reason it is one of the most selective institutions in the country
>> great preview of colleges
Fiske gives an overview of hundreds of colleges using the same format for each school The scores quality of life seriousness of each school ratings are very helpful The only confusing part is comparing what a particular school s primary majors are with the listing of what schools have great programs in each major somewhat contradictory
