Never too late The adult student's guide to college
Book - 2018
A smart, snappy, and comprehensive guide for the millions of adults who are thinking about going--or going back--to college and want to know how to do it right.
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New York, NY :
The New Press
2018.
- Language
- English
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- Physical Description
- vi, 376 pages : illustrations, 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781620973219
- Chapter 1. Going Back to College: The Decision, Now the Questions
- Chapter 2. You. An Adult. In College. Is This Really Happening?
- Chapter 3. Why Do You Want to Go Back to School?
- Chapter 4. Tips for Exploring New Career Options
- Chapter 5. Making Sense of the College Landscape
- Chapter 6. Comparing Colleges and Programs
- Chapter 7. Smart Ways to Pay: Tuition as an Investment in Your Future
- Chapter 8. It's About Time!: Finding the Program That Fits Your Schedule and Timeline
- Chapter 9. Face-to-Face or Cyberspace: Deciding What Works for You
- Chapter 10. Why Learn It Twice?
- Chapter 11. Apply Yourself: Navigating the Admissions Process
- Chapter 12. From Service to School: Resources for Veterans and Their Dependents
- Chapter 13. Getting College Support to Succeed
- Chapter 14. What If My Skills Are Rusty?
- Chapter 15. Lean on Them ... Your Personal Support System
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix A. College Rankings for the Adult Learner
- Appendix B. Glossary
- Appendix C. Tips as You Start Your Studies
- Appendix D. Adult Learners Interviewed for This Book
- References
- About the Authors