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Focusing on the what, the why, and the how of college selection for Black students and their families, the authors provide advice from both the high school and college admissions perspective of the process. This exceptional book addresses issues of race as they intersect with the choice of Historically Black Colleges and Universities or predominantly white institutions and explains the selective college admissions process for high-achieving students of color.
A resource shining a light on everything from the current social justice movement and the cultural and educational credibility of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to financial aid and athletic recruitment. This book is also for school counselors and educators who are seeking more insight with the goal of amplifying diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
This book provides great insight to readers into the application process for Black families. Fields and Herndon-Brown strive to address concerns often neglected by school counselors and college application resources.
As students are applying to more colleges and universities than ever before, this book by Fieldsand Herndon-Brown is timely and needed.Highly recommended for any parent or student who is navigating the college admissions process, especially Black students and first-generation students.
There are many books that provide insight on the ins and outs of the college admissions process, but none is specifically geared toward Black families. There are things that Black families should be aware of as they go through the college search and selection process, and this book provides direction and clear answers. The information in this book can also be helpful to guidance counselors that may be advising Black families and students.
A unique, refreshing, and much-needed resource from two admission insiders. This book is a tremendously valuable guide for Black students and their families as they seek to make informed decisions, ask astute questions, and ultimately select the best college for them.
I appreciate that Fields and Herndon-Brown consider the intersection of race and the value of the HBCU. This book is a must-read for Black students and families navigating the admissions process. I now feel more prepared for my own three children to begin the process.
I am confident that The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions will become a valuable resource for counselors, mentors, and others who are a sounding board of reason in the lives of graduating seniors and their families, especially first-generation graduating seniors who will need to create realistic options for themselves.
The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions is essential reading for anyone who works with Black students considering college. The authors share invaluable insight into the complex and necessary concerns that Black families must consider when exploring higher education, lived experiences shared by too few in college admissions.
Overall, this is a great addition to the pantheon of reading material in the arena of college admissions. I'm not aware of a book that specifically targets Black families; this was a welcome and necessary read.
To find a book on the college admission process that is genuine, professional, and realistic is amazing. When that same book is helpful for students, parents, school counselors, counselor educators, and grad students, it's a rarity. To have that book amplify the Black student experience is powerful and needed.
Kudos Tim and Shereem for lifting the veil on the conversations that have been going on for years among small circles of Black families who understand the college admissions process was not designed with their Black student in mind. This book is not only informative, it is a must-have guide that should be read by every Black parent, educator, and school counselor tasked with advising Black students, long before they embark on the college admissions process.
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Available
Trim Size
6
x 9
Pages
224
ISBN
9781421444895
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part I. Context
1. Black Parents: The Choices We Make Now Matter Later
2. Shift in Power: The Resurgence of HBCU Culture
3. The Power 3 (The Black Ivies)
4. What Is a Liberal Arts
Preface
Introduction
Part I. Context
1. Black Parents: The Choices We Make Now Matter Later
2. Shift in Power: The Resurgence of HBCU Culture
3. The Power 3 (The Black Ivies)
4. What Is a Liberal Arts Education, and Is It Worth It?
5. What's Best for Your Child? HBCUs versus PWIs
Part II. X Factors
6. What Questions Should You Be Asking in Your Family?
7. Perception versus Reality
8. Gender Wars: How Black Males and Black Females Are Assessed in College Admissions
9. Sports, Arts, and Special Talents
10. Show Me the Money
Part III. Process
11. Expectation for Success Timeline
12. The Process: What Are Colleges Looking For?
Acknowledgments
In Our Opinion
Appendix A. Best Colleges for Black Students
Appendix B. Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix C. Notable Black College Graduates Mentioned in the Book
Suggested Reading
Glossary
Index
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