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An authoritative, carefully expressed argument for aiming at a
small liberal-arts college rather than a large, impersonal university. Pope
claims that there is "a lot of non-Ivy quality available" for many kinds
of students, and describes several colleges and programs to back up his
points. ... He describes ways in which learning-disabled students or low
high-school achievers can obtain a college education, and includes sensible
advice on the application/selection process and financial aid. Although some
may justifiably argue that the picture of large universities isn't always
quite as glum as he paints, Pope's recommendations and concerns are usually
on target. His style is not upbeat like many guides of this type, such as
Edward B. Fiske's How to Get into the Right College
(Times, 1988), but it is practical and filled with wisdom and good examples.
Students who are as interested in the social scene or extracurricular
activities as they are in academics will not find the book as useful as those
students primarily concerned with serious learning. --Diane P. Tuccillo, Mesa Public Library, AZ, reviewing for the School Library Journal
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