Mrs. McCurry's College Information Books

Welcome to Mrs. McCurry's College Information Book References. The books below are available in Mrs. McCurry's office. Please feel free to stop by and ask for any of these books, or contact her for more information. Scroll down to see a list of these books, their authors and a brief summary of what they are about.

Books
Title: America's Top Medical, Education, & Human Services Jobs (5th Edition)
Author: J Michael Farr
     Detailed Info. on 73 major jobs with excellent pay and advancement opportunities.
current descriptions for 73 major jobs in three fast growing fields.

specifics on earning, training required, working conditions, and more.

result-oriented advice onplanning your career and getting a good job in less time.

best jobs listed by earnings, projectile growth, education required, and more.

recommended books and web sites on careers and education.

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Title: But What If I Don't Want To Go To College?
Harlow G. Unger
     A guide to success through alternative education. This book covers the wide-ranging opportunities in alternate and vocational education, and opens the door to the career areas that do not require a college degree. These areas include agriculture, arts and crafts, healthcare, mechanical trade, transportation, and many others.

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Title: The Multicultural Student's Guide to Colleges
Author: Robert Mitchell
     What people of all races need to know about America's top schools. This book takes a critical look at over 200 of America's top schools to see what they offer students of all races. It's an availible resource for counselors, teachers, parents, and especially students who want to make an informed and confident college choice.

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Title: The Insiders Guide to the Colleges
Author: Compiled and edited by the staff of the Yale Daily news
     An intelligent, sometimes irreverent, complilation of student- written articles about every aspect of collage life, from college food, to achedemics to the campus social scene.

full coverageof more that 300 schools in all 50 states and Canada

up-to-date statistics on everything from tuition to male/female student ratios.

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Title: College Match
Author: Steven R. Antonoff, Marie A. Friedemann
     A blue print for choosing the best school for you. Combines easy to use worksheets with loads of practical advice. It gives you control of the entire college admission process and makes sure you find the best school for you.

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Title: Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities or Stention Deficit Disorders
Author: Endorsed by College Parents of America
     Allows you and your parents to find detailed listings filled with up-to-date information to help you make the right choises.

Includes:

special orientation programs

diagnostic testing

financial opportunities

professional counseling

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Title: Texas School Directory
Author: Texas Education Agency
     A complete list and directoy of Texas Schools. Includes mailing lists, contact information, and superintendent information.

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Title: America's Top 300 Jobs A Complete Career Handbook Author: Based on the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" by the US Department of Labor
     Thorough, up-to-date descriptions of all major jobs covering 90% of the workforce!
Well written descriptions include details on:

Skills and Training required

Salary

Growth Projections

Working Conditions

Chances for Promotion

And much more!

An essential reference for job seekers, students, counselors, and business.

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Title College Handbook
Author: The College Board New York
     The ONLY guide to all 4-year and 2-year US colleges. (comes with CD-ROM)

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Title: The Fiske Guide to Colleges (2001)
Author: Edward B. Fiske

Listings of each college's strongest departments and majors.

Packeed with students' tips on academices and social-life ratings for each school.

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Title: America's Top Jobs for College Graduates 3rd Edition Author: J. Michael Farr

Pinpoint jobs offering high pay, fast growth, and good fit.

Discover a job's duties, demands, and daily conditions.

Pursue a degreee or major required by jobs that interest you.

Tap trends that can transform your paycheck and promotability.

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*For more information on any of these books please contact Mrs. McCurry.

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