Useful Books

The College Trap

By Gordon Wadsworth

Gordon Wadsworth's book offers advice on financial aid and how to avoid the pitfalls of college spending.

The College Board Book of Majors

This book from College Board offers a comprehensive guide to academic programs offered at 2 and 4 year institutions. It describes 190 of the most popular majors in depth, including how they are taught, course requirements, career prospects, and more.

Cracking the SAT

By the Princeton Review

This book brings you proven techniques from the test prep experts! The 2008 edition includes full-length practices tests and exclusive free access to further review online. They give you plenty of practice problems to help you master their proven techniques.

You're On Your Own (But I'm Here if You Need Me) : Mentoring Your Child During the College Years

By Marjorie Savage

This is a helpful book that provides the basics to parents about how to mentor their children in college. Savage gives proven tips and advice for both parents and students alike. This is an especially good resource for nervous parents who are about to send their first child off to college.

Acing the College Application

By Michele Hernandez

This book gives student's an insider perspective on the college application essay. The author focuses on the common application and includes many sample essays to illustrate her points.

Countdown to College

By Valerie Pierce and Cheryl Rilly

Countdown to College is a timeline to help students maximize their high school years and optimize their chances of 'getting where they want to go.' It contains a step-by-step guide to show students and parents what to do and when to do it.

College Bound: What Christian Parents Need to Know About Helping their Kids Choose a College

By Thomas Shaw

This book addresses questions that many Christian parents face while helping their children choose colleges. This would also be a great resource for youth leaders and mentors of high school students.