A Starter Guide to College for Clueless Students & Parents: For a State College or the Ivy League: Here's What You Need to Know Paperback – December 23, 2017

If planning for college is on your radar, you should have A Starter Guide to College for Clueless Students & Parents: For a State College or the Ivy League, Here's What You Need to Know. Regardless of any other information you are using in preparing or helping your kids prepare for their college education, you do not want to be without this guide. That is because it has data and guidance you won't find anywhere else. Yes, it covers the basics. But beyond that, it is unique in providing invaluable statistical admissions data that throws light on your odds at making it into a given school. I love that it covers crucial suggestions about community colleges, and alternatives to four-year degrees that can save you money, time, and possibly a lifetime of debt! An indispensable tool.

A good book for college-bound student... but especially good for the parents who are staring down the barrel of a (possibly) six-figure education.It’s well-organized and well-written.But here’s the message that I love about it: Don’t immediately assume that you can’t afford a “top shelf” education for your smart kid. This books can help you find the resources/scholarships/opportunities.

Parents are so fortunate there is so much information out now about navigating the college process.

Laid out extremely well with what needed to be undertaken in each of 4 yrs of high school. Parents: things have changed a lot since we went to high school. Help your kids and yourself prepare for college in a timely manner.

This is a very, very complete guide to admissions, applications, and college costs. The statistical information on admissions is precise. This provides a detailed plan for us for selecting colleges if we decide to try for them. Very well researched.

This has been an invaluable resource. My daughter is in high school and this book allowed me to engage on the dizzying topics of colleges without it overwhelming the both of us.100% recommend this book!

I didn't know much about selective colleges like the Ivies. This book covers it very well. My kids have a chance at selective colleges, which I wouldn't have know about. Thank you.

Great advice and logic behind this book. Help change my mindset on how I will plan for my Daughters upcoming college adventure