The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges 2015
G**N
Adequate at best; cursory information and errors abound
After reading the glowing reviews about the 2014 edition, we purchased the 2015 edition to help in our daughter's college search. After reading through a number of entries in the book, I'm really wondering if most of the five star reviews aren't publisher's plants. The book is large, but that is the most positive thing about it. I've already come across a number of factual errors, outdated references, etc. In addition, the information about most colleges is cursory and can be easily found on the college's own website or the free portion of the U.S. News website (I'm not plugging that website or book -- just pointing out some free info.).Both the Princeton Review "Best 377" (now up to 379 I believe) and the "Insider's Guide" series have more detailed, useful information than this book. Very disappointing.
N**R
I can already tell this book will be a helpful complement to my other college books, but...
WHY are the SAT writing score ranges presented differently (2 digit scores) than the SAT math and reading ranges (3 digit scores)? NO ONE refers to SAT scores this way, including colleges. I think the inconsistency of SAT score reporting in the book is frustrating and annoying. I'd love to learn from someone (author? Publisher?) why it was done this way.
V**R
Good information on the colleges it calls "Best," but don't let this be the only book you buy
I like the way the book is laid out. Lots of good information. I question some of the "Best" colleges identified, but if you just want information on a wealth of colleges this is a great book. Just don't make it your only book. It is far from complete on the "Best" colleges.
K**A
Phone Book
If you're looking for a phone book style guide to colleges, this is your book. It's even sorted alphabetically! If you were hoping for something that actually helped you to browse regions or other categories, or gave you some insight into what it's like to be a student - you'll want to look elsewhere.
P**A
Three Stars
not many colleges in it
C**.
Four Stars
good
R**S
I think Fiske might be a little more interesting and know that the US news and world report addition on best college is more wid
Very large and comprehensive book. I think Fiske might be a little more interesting and know that the US news and world report addition on best college is more widely used.
H**Y
Five Stars
We have used this book throughout the college search and found it to be extremely helpful.
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