The Sheepskin
Education Center News
by Fran Sullinger Many people at Kagnew are searching for the right college to complete their degree requirements. Theoretically, each person makes his choice from a field of more than 2,000 colleges in the United States. His task is to reduce this large field to those colleges most appropriate for him, and then to select one or more he will apply to for admission. To help determine which schools are suitable for particular needs, we have a publication which gives systematic and comparable information about programs of study, admissions requirements and procedures, college life, expenses and financial aid for the 707-member colleges of the College Entrance Examination Board. "The College Handbook" presents a description of each member colleges and gives the address to use for obtaining further information. Two general kinds of information are presented for each institution. First, the basic, facts about the college in a condensed form, comparable to other colleges. Then, in the main body of the text, descriptions of specific college characteristics that are more individual, more detail-	It is this kind of information that points out the differences between colleges. Following the general description of a college is an explanation of its programs of study. Some of these programs are given only in broad terms such as liberal arts or engineering. Other schools have described their programs in greater detail. If you are choosing a program for career reasons, this section should be particularly important to you. In the section on admission, each college lists its requirements and relative importance of each one, Usually these requirements include certain preparatory subjects, a record of school grades, recommendations, and scores on one or more of the College Board tests. Some schools consider rank in class, geographical representation, and alumni relationships. It should be emphasized, however, that most schools are much more flexible in their admissions decisions than the printed requirements may suggest. They are quite often willing to accept an unconventional or incomplete record if it is offset by compensating strength or promise. The "Handbook" includes definitions of unfamiliar admissions terminology such as Early Admission, Early Decision, Rolling Admissions, Candidates Reply Date and Advanced Placement Program. Information for admission of transfer of students is also included. In the section on college life is information on academic and athletic programs, fraternity and residential living, club and cultural programs, weekend activities, counseling services, and comments on the way of life a student might expect. Each college listed in the "Handbook" provides financial information about tuition, fees, room and board. Some schools give additional information.	The student who seriously wishes to go to college should not be deterred by a lack of financial resources. Many opportunities exist for low-cost education, and various sources of financial aid are available. Financial aid information is included in the "College Handbook". The qualities desired or circumstances required of financial aid applications are given, along with the availability of loans and opportunities for employment. The "College Handbook" was purchased by the Education Center for your use and guidance. You are welcome to use it, but because we have only one copy, we cannot check it out to individuals. It will be available during hours of operation — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 8 pm. Tuesday and Thursday.