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Is romance more important to women in college than grades are? Why do so many women enter college with strong academic backgrounds and firm career goals but leave with dramatically scaled-down ambitions? Dorothy C. Holland and Margaret A. Eisenhart expose a pervasive "culture of romance" on campus: a high-pressure peer system that propels women into a world where their attractiveness to men counts most.
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The author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, tells the inside story of the "University of Idaho Murders," offering a memorable, thoughtful dive into our societal fascination with true crime, the media's seeming blood-frenzy, and the future of homicide investigations, while cultivating an intimate look into the minds and hearts of the victims and their suspected killer alike.
Just after 4:00 am on November 13, 2022, four University...
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"I can't imagine a college student—skeptic, doubter, Christian, struggler—who wouldn't benefit from this book." —Kevin DeYoung
For many young adults, the college years are an exciting period of selfdiscovery full of new relationships, new independence, and new experiences. Yet college can also be a time of personal testing and intense questioning— especially for Christian students confronted with various challenges to Christianity and the...
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Are you or a loved one on the exciting journey to college? The path to higher education can be both thrilling and daunting, but fear not! "Open the Gates! Your Essential Guide to College Admissions" is here to be your trusted companion on this life-changing adventure. In this comprehensive ebook, we provide you with a treasure trove of valuable insights, expert advice, and practical tips to help you navigate the intricate world of college admissions...
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Welcome to "The Art of Making Friends: Unlocking the Secrets of College Social Life." As you embark on this exciting journey through the pages of this eBook, you are about to uncover the key to building meaningful and lasting friendships during your college years. College life is a time of exploration, growth, and self-discovery, and your social connections play a pivotal role in shaping your experiences.Starting college is both exhilarating and nerve-wracking....
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A money expert uses his passion for college basketball to teach the ins and outs of personal finance in a more approachable fashion.
What can legendary UCLA coach John Wooden teach us about personal financial planning? How do Georgetown's shot-blocking big men relate to investing strategy? And, what does Christian Laettner's famous last-second shot have to do with leaving a financial legacy for your family? In Bulls, Bears, & Basketball, financial...
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For the Glory: College Football Dreams and Realities Inside Paterno's Program presents the college football experience as seen through the eyes of the young men who play the game.
Sportswriter Ken Denlinger takes the reader on a five-year odyssey into the lives of one scholarship class and reveals their experiences at Penn State and in Coach Joe Paterno's program.
Ken was given extraordinary access to the Penn State programs--starting with the...
30) MCAT Exam Prep Practice Test Questions With Answers and Master the Medical College Admission Test
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What does it take to embark on the journey towards a career in medicine? Dive into the world of aspiring medical professionals with our comprehensive guide, designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to conquer the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and pave the way for success in medical school. We unravel the mysteries of the MCAT through a series of engaging chapters that delve into the core subjects tested on the...
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After years of preparation and anticipation, many students arrive at college without any real knowledge of the ins and outs of college life. They've been focused on finding the right school and have been carefully guided through the nuances of the admissions process, but too often they have little knowledge about how college will be different from high school or what will be expected of them during that crucial first year and beyond. Written by an...
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In high school, I was the nerdy guy. The nice guy. The chubby guy. I didn't know crap about athletics or girls. But I had my eye on Lidia Hightower. She was kind and smart and beautiful. And with the wrong guy. Nothing I could do about it since she'd never look at a guy like me. Even after I saved her from a grave mistake. Years later with my transfer to Thackeray College comes a second chance I never thought I'd have when Lidia's here, too. Well...
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Are you confused about how to position your child for college admissions?
Do you want to know the best way to succeed in every aspect of the elite school admissions process?? Or a top 100 school?
Or at any college?
Are you undecided about which college to apply to?
Too many decisions? Incomplete knowledge?
I know what you are going through and it's not fun.
I have recently been where you are now and know what works in today's Pandemic Era. I...
34) Papers on Accounting, Business, Economics, Politics, and Psychology: College Papers Plus 2019-2019
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Papers on accounting, business, economics, finance, and related topics.
35) Evaluating Your College's Commitment to the Recruitment & Retention of Students of color: Self-Evalu
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Use this self-evaluation booklet to determine if your campus fully supports racial diversity This booklet allows you to perform a self-evaluation of 17 program areas ranging from pre-collegiate activities to alumni activities to determine if they are meeting the needs of your students of color. Two of the greatest challenges campuses face is the recruitment and retention of students of color. After over 30 years of research, the picture is clearing...
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Student Success - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Study Effectively, How to Rewire Your Brain and How to Think Differently.
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HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY:
7 Steps to Master Effective Study Skills, Student Success, Note Taking & Exam Preparation.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· The 7 easy steps to study effectively.
· 32 tips on how to become a successful student.
· The art of notetaking.
· Exam preparation techniques that...
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A critical examination of the complex system of college pricing-how it works, how it fails, and how fixing it can help both students and universities.
How much does it cost to attend college in the United States today? The answer is more complex than many realize. College websites advertise a sticker price, but uncovering the actual price-the one after incorporating financial aid-can be difficult for students and families. This inherent uncertainty...
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The remarkable true story of the document heist that shocked the world. Like many aspiring writers, David Breithaupt had money problems. But what he also had was unsupervised access to one of the finest special collections libraries in the country. In October 1990, Kenyon College hired Breithaupt as its library's part-time evening supervisor. In April 2000, he was fired after a Georgia librarian discovered him selling a letter by Flannery O'Connor...
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At last, your final year of college is here. Gone are the days of fretting about grades and filling up your free time with extracurricular activities, now it's time to think about securing that perfect post-graduation job. It won't be easy. In Cash Your Investment, S. A. Eberwein gives you the tools and guidance you need to bring the job you covet within reach.
When he was a college undergraduate, Eberwein faced a steep learning curve in getting...
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Leaving Home covers everything you need to know if you are 18-25 and are about to move out of home to college or beyond. It will help you manage your money, look after your health, rent an apartment and keep it clean, get a job, wash and iron your clothes, cook a delicious meal and look after plants and pets. It's everything your mom has been trying to teach you but none of the nagging.
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