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Books with title Critical Perspectives on the College Admissions Process

  • Critical Perspectives on the College Admissions Process

    Bridey Heing, Greg Baldino

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Collects essays examining the national and international issues surrounding college admissions, including racism and discrimination, students with disabilities, undocumented students, tuition and student debt, and admissions reforms.
  • Critical Perspectives on the Electoral College

    Bridey Heing

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishing, July 15, 2019)
    In the ongoing debates surrounding the United States' voting process, few topics are as heatedly discussed as the electoral college. It was established as a safeguard for democracy, but today many fear the electoral college does just the opposite; twice in recent elections the president who won the election did not win the popular vote, and many are concerned that the electoral college has outlasted its relevance. This collection of essays explores the impact, significance, and history of the electoral college, providing students with a wide-ranging look at what this institution means and key ideas about its future.
  • The College Admissions Process

    Marcia Amidon Lusted

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Applications, personal essays, campus visits, and those dreaded SATs and ACTs, the process of applying to, and getting into, college is almost as complicated as higher education itself. In this anthology, readers will get an in-depth look at the admission process, including viewpoints about the fairness and relevance of standardized test scores, the importance of volunteer and extracurricular activities, and how to market oneself as an ideal candidate for admission. Choosing a college is one of life's most important decisions, and readers of this resource will be presented with valuable information.
  • Critical Perspectives on the Electoral College

    Bridey Heing

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, July 15, 2019)
    In the ongoing debates surrounding the United States' voting process, few topics are as heatedly discussed as the electoral college. It was established as a safeguard for democracy, but today many fear the electoral college does just the opposite; twice in recent elections the president who won the election did not win the popular vote, and many are concerned that the electoral college has outlasted its relevance. This collection of essays explores the impact, significance, and history of the electoral college, providing students with a wide-ranging look at what this institution means and key ideas about its future.
  • The College Admissions Process

    Marcia Amidon Lusted

    Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Applications, personal essays, campus visits, and those dreaded SATs and ACTs, the process of applying to, and getting into, college is almost as complicated as higher education itself. In this anthology, readers will get an in-depth look at the admission process, including viewpoints about the fairness and relevance of standardized test scores, the importance of volunteer and extracurricular activities, and how to market oneself as an ideal candidate for admission. Choosing a college is one of life's most important decisions, and readers of this resource will be presented with valuable information.