America's Best Colleges 2001

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Summary: What You Need To Know Before Choosing A College
Review: Why go to college? To put off working? Have fun? It's the thing to do? If you're serious about college, "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report is a great reference. But, it doesn't answer the above types of questions. It doesn't clue you in on understanding the REAL purpose of higher education --- what America's founding fathers, especially all-time education genius Thomas Jefferson, said was absolutely critical for colleges to accomplish for both you and our Country. So, as an education counsellor in the know, I'll give you a free heads up that I've been giving others that will help you to make the right decision and save you from making a big, life-changing mistake down the road. I recommend the first thing you do is read the only book about understanding higher education, "West Point" by Norman Thomas Remick, in which Thomas Jefferson, through his founding of West Point (hence, the title), brings into clear focus the critical goals for you and America of higher education --- and does so in simple language. Once you understand, you'll look at college in a whole different way, and be prepared to make the right decision. Then you'll be ready to pour over the reference books, like this excellent one, "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report.