The Select: Realities of Life and Learning in America's Elite Colleges

by Howard Greene, Matthew W. Greene

Educational consultant Greene presents the results of his survey and personal interviews with undergraduate students in order to help guide parents and prospective students to a realistic assessment of college choice. He explores the academic atmosphere, costs, social life, diversity, use of alcohol and drugs, campus safety, stress, and other issues at 20 of America's elite public and private higher education institutions. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1998

Reviews

[Hong Deng · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this book was published ten years ago, it offers a lot of great insights into all aspects of the life of "Select" students. After doing extensive surveys on students from 20 top colleges and universities in the United States, Howard R. Greene, who was the former college counselor and admission dean at Princeton, adeptly analyzed the result. He also provided his own opinions and advice through his profession perspective. By readin his book, I have learned many shocking facts such as the unbearable financial burdens and the prevalent academic and social stress that have been going on in the elite colleges. Many studies that were included in the book are surprisingly still true today. The quotes from students of the 20 elite colleges have had a tremendos impact on my perspectives of appyling and attending to one of these colleges. It's an amazing book!