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Summary: Great prep for high school seniors!
Review: This book had to have been written by someone with the attention span and interests of a high school senior. My son couldn't put it down and kept interrupting the family to tell us one little story after the other. It prompted great discussions in the family too. The format of this book really makes the difference, the short stories each contain their own 'nugget' of gold.I think the best thing about this book is that it really gives the reader the sense that they are learning first-hand from people who really want to help them have a great college experience. Its full of great advice and isn't written from just one perspective. Even though I graduated over 20 years ago, I found myself nodding in agreement with much of what was written and glad that my son has the benefit of this foresight. I highly recommend this to anyone who is trying to prepare for a great college experience.
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Summary: invaluable resource for any college freshman
Review: This book includes great, honest insight. It's perfect for every incoming
freshman who is even the least bit apprehensive to start college. I wish I
had read it when I was a high school senior... I'd have been a lot more
prepared! (Its a great grad gift idea)! The book is a compilation of
stories, tips and advice. Unlike a book of long chapters and one authors
ancient recollections this book is much more readable and fun because it has
the wisdom of hundreds of people. Its quick. Its funny. I've given copies
to several recent high school graduates and they too couldn't put it down.
Rating:
Summary: awesome book for all incoming freshmen!
Review: This book includes great, honest insight. It's perfect for every incoming freshman who is even the least bit apprehensive to start college. I wish I had read it last year when I was a high school senior... I'd have been a lot more prepared! (Great grad gift idea)!
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Summary: Not So Fast!
Review: This year I was fortunate to have 3 grandchildren going off to college. I reviewed numerous books and tried to find for them the best set of books to help them be successful. This was not one of them.
What this book is, is a collection of short quick little blurbs from a zillion college students with different,and sometimes opposing points of view. Their is no singluar voice. Now they say that variety is the spice of life, but what I was looking for was some heart felt insightful advice to pass on to my grandson. Instead I got bullet items such as:
"Don't live in the dorms. There's too much going on, everybody's always messing around. I suggest living off campus your first year."
However, the very next bullet item in the book is,"Try to get placed in the freshman dorms..." If didn't know better I'd say that was in direct conflict with the previous piece of advice.
As you can see, by not having a consistent voice you get contradictory advice that will probably confuse most people.
Don't let the slick cover fool you, this book is best left closed. If you want real advice, I would like to suggest:
Been There, Should've Done That II : More Tips for Making the Most of College (ISBN: 0965608611)
College 101 : The Book Your College Does Not Want You To Read (ISBN: 0966412206 )
Now if you want your kids/grandkids to eat well - get them:
Where's Mom Now That I Need Her: Surviving Away from Home
(ISBN: 0961539003 )
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