High school students who get average grades in high school and don't ace the SAT or ACT discover that an exceptional college education is by no means beyond their reach in this guide. Along with information on what to look for in a college and what colleges look for in their students besides grades, this college reference provides details on more than 75 colleges that make it a point to help students who have not achieved a stellar GPA and includes information on whether colleges feature extra tutoring, help from professors, and distance-learning programs. Advice on the application process emphasizes the schools that look beyond GPA to the extracurricular activities and community involvement at which many average students excel. Quelling both students' and parents' fears about finding a good education with a less-than-perfect academic record, this guide makes it clear that it is always possible to find an excellent education.

"At last, a college resource book for real students and real families. . . . We forget that college isn't just about grades and tests scores; it's about learning, living and moving forward. Tamra Orr has given families the tools to help their young adults find the perfect college for them. An invaluable resource!"  —Teri Brown, author, Day Tripping: Your Guide to Educational Family Adventures

"An important and rare contribution to the field of higher education. This book offers practical information and advice for students and parents alike. There is a great school out there for you—America's Best Colleges for B Students will help you find it!"  —Mark Campbell, vice president for enrollment management, McKendree College

"Many hard-working kids (this book calls them B students) don't think they're college material because they don't have high college boards or the highest grades. In short order, this book dispels that myth! Tamra Orr has gathered helpful insights and suggestions that will, thankfully, elevate the expectations of such students to achieve college success."  —Patrick O'Brien, retired high school counselor and currect Marquette Northern California ACT ambassador

"With humor and insight, Tamra Orr sets the record straight about college admission, offering practical advice and hope to college-bound students. This book makes the important point that the college admission process doesn't need to be fraught with stress and anxiety. By following Orr's practical advice, students will identify many first-rate colleges where they will not only get in but will thrive."  —Joan Casey, college planning consultant, Educational Advocates

Tamra B. Orr is the author of Ace the SAT Writing Even If You Hate to Write, After Homeschool, The Parents' Guide to Homeschooling, The Purple Cow Guide to Extraordinary Essays, and Violence in Our Schools. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Imprint: Supercollege, Llc
Distributor: Independent Pub Group
Publication Date: 11-01-2007
Pages: 336
Measurements: 10.00in X 7.00in X 0.80in X 1.55lb