The Kids' College Almanac: A First Look at College (Kids' College Almanac: First Look at College) - Tapa blanda

Directed to middle-school students who are contemplating going to college, uses a question-and-answer format to introduce such topics as college selection, costs, financial aid, and the application and admission process.

Barbara C. Greenfeld is Director of Admissions and Advising at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. She is an honors graduate of the University of Maryland and received her M.S. with Honors from The Johns Hopkins University. Ms. Greenfeld has received local and national recognition for her achievements, including the National Academic Advising Association’s 2003 Outstanding Advising Program Award. . She has been instrumental in developing many special programs at the college, including the innovative James W. Rouse Scholars, Freshman Focus, Silas Craft Collegians, and Early Entrance programs, as well as a college Web site for fourth to eighth graders. She has also been a consultant to other colleges developing similar programs. Throughout her career, Barbara has worked extensively with students of all ages. Robert A. Weinstein has worked in educational publishing for more than 20 years. He is an honors graduate of Colby College and received his MBA from Harvard University. As an editor for McGraw-Hill and other publishers, he has visited hundreds of colleges across the country and has published hundreds of successful texts as well as numerous supplements using a wide range of media. As head of Gerson Publishing Company, Mr. Weinstein edited much of the HarperCollins College Outline Series and is the author of numerous materials aimed at helping high school students make a successful transition to college.