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Dennis, Marguerite J. – 1994
This brochure is designed to help college applicants and their families to obtain the information they need to select a college. The brochure opens by listing five basic points to set the stage for gathering information and making a decision. There follows discussion of 10 criteria to consider along with an "insider tip" for each criterion and…
Descriptors: Alumni, College Applicants, College Choice, College Environment
Klein, Henry – 1995
This book uses a question and answer format to provide students with practical advice on getting into college and succeeding there. Chapter 1 addresses planning for college and covers test scores, grades, test taking pointers, financial aid, and test preparation centers. Chapter 2 offers suggestions for finding the right kind of college and…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Academic Persistence, College Admission, College Applicants
Lathrop, Edith Anna – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1922
The first secondary schools in the United States were the Latin grammar schools. These were followed by the academies; and the academies, in turn, gave way to the public high schools. In tracing the development of dormitories in connection with public secondary schools it is necessary to determine where private education left off and public…
Descriptors: Dormitories, Public Education, High Schools, Educational Benefits