College Exploration on the Internet

This book is a must if you are a counselor or an aspiring student. Do not waste hours googling the net, just buy this book, it is worth the investment. I am considering going back to school for a second career and this book is helping me find the sites that I need to visit. I am not wasting valuable time searching for those sites. I especially like the Quick Guide at the start of the book because it is sorted by subject and my interests are varied. The book is also comprehensive, from financial aid to professional associations. There is even information about campus security and safety! And because it is a guide to web sites, the information gained through this book will always be up to date. The book is well organized and gets you to your destination quickly. It starts with the Quick Guide to Resources which you will use to find the site you're looking for and then you look it up in the guide which starts at page 35. The guide lists the name and web address of the site, gives a short description and evaluates the 'Best Points' about it. The 'What You Should Know' section gives additional information such as if access is restricted to registered users or if the site is fee-based. The book also lists Web Resources for professional and counselor associations and organizations. The glossary is extensive and the Career Title Index is extremely valuable to me. The Web Site Index makes it very simple to find a listing when you just want to read their review of a paticular site. When I am done with my copy I am giving it to my neighbor's daughter who is finishing high school.