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A Must Read for All Parents of College-Bound Students Dec 14, 2010
By coll24
"melvin"
This review is for Norm who I recommended this well-written, hard-hitting book over another on the same "Higher Education" topic (another Amazon post). But I need to say upfront that I hate putting things on the internet because you can get attacked verbally by other people.
It is the first book I have read that doesn't read like some elitist ramblings. The author gives first class guidance and counsel. He backs up his points with stats and historical references although it's a fairly easy read and you will probably find that you don't want to put it down. It's about 250 pages but reads fast for people who don't have a lot of time. For a non fiction book its a real page turner even if you only believe half the stuff in it (but the author presents a strong case and I am a believer).
He sees the students more like lambs who are about to be fleeced for their tuition and fee money (I found his college cost estimates to be unrealistically low) while receiving nothing in return.
But, the author also gives advice to parents and students who are trying to figure out how to go about picking a college. He gives a good well-meaning approach (although I am not in total agreement that Ivy Leagues give value and that this discussion does not apply to them and several other top schools).
This "Professor Roberts" obviously possesses very in-depth knowledge that could only be attained by working on the inside and closely with students and professors willing to share personal information without fear of retribution. He (or she-no first name or picture) looks at four years of college as an investment - not how to change education but how to change the end result (starting a career for most) for your son or daughter. He tells you what is important (eg. specifics of career placement, money, etc.) and gives a way for you to tell whether a college is right for your child and what to avoid. It is well written, well organized and worth the price considering you may be spending $200,000 on college. I would strongly suggest that, before you look at any colleges, read this book first.
However, I had a really big problem with this book. The whole thing on cheating was irresponsible! (Less one star) He gives more information than necessary. That chapter read like a "how to". This much info was just not necessary. I am a big believer that you don't give immoral information to people who could use it in a bad way-no matter whether you think they all know about it anyway or not. It is just not necessary.
But the rest of the book is an important read.
I will say it again, you have to read this book before your son, daughter or grandchild goes to school. I will never think of college the same way again. I passed on my already well-worn copy.
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