A number of excellent books and web sites provide information for college-bound students and their  parents. Listed here are some starting points for  gathering information on testing, the college application process, sources of financial aid, school rankings, and contact  information.  Prospective students may also want to review some of the career materials to explore various occupations and their educational requirements. The terms and phrases listed in the subject headings below can be used to search for more materials in the library’s catalog and research databases. If you need further assistance, please ask a librarian.

Text Box: College Search: A Research Guide
Text Box: Books

 

378 PET                      

Peterson's Guide to Four-Year Colleges.

 

378.0025 COL             

The College Handbook.

 

378.155 PET                  

Graduate Schools in the U.S.

 

378.161 OVE                  

Overly, Max.  Real U Guide to Planning for College.

 

378.73 FRA                   

The Best 331 Colleges.

 

378.73 INS                   

The Insiders' Guide to the Colleges.

 

378.73 SOL                   

Solórzano, Lucia.  Barron's Best Buys in College Education.

 

378.73 ULT                   

Ultimate College Directory.

 

378.73 VIO                   

Viollt, Michael P.  The Best 201 Colleges for the Real World.