Book of Majors 2009 (College Board Book of Majors) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: July 8, 2008 | Series: College Board Book of Majors

Whether a student is just beginning to look at colleges or has already enrolled, this is the book for them.  The College Board Book of Majors is the most comprehensive guide to academic programs offered at four-year and two-year colleges.  It describes in-depth 190 of the most popular college majors: how they are taught, what preparation students will need, career options, employment prospects, and much more.  The profiles are followed by a directory of 900 majors at 3,600 colleges, showing which colleges offer each major and at what degree level--from associate to Ph.D.

 

This third edition of the Book of Majors features in-depth profiles of several emerging majors, such as computer-game design and emergency management; recent career trends information; and completely updated college listings. 

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About the Author

The College Board, a not-for-profit membership association, connects students to college success and opportunity through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP). Students, parents, educators, and librarians recognize the College Board as a source of expertise on SAT and CLEP®test preparation, college admissions, and financial aid. The Board publishes the bestselling Official SAT Study Guide, the College Handbook, the Book of Majors, and other books that help students prepare for college, research their options, and succeed in higher education. It also maintains the popular collegeboard.com Web site, which is visited by more than two million unique visitors per month.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1250 pages
• Publisher: College Board; 1st edition (July 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874478243
• ISBN-13: 978-0874478242
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source to help match colleges and their majors, January 3, 2009

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Geoffrey Schmidt "Award Winning Author, The B... (Chappaqua, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Book of Majors 2009 (College Board Book of Majors) (Paperback)

This book is one of the most comprehensive guides to uncovering, organizing and simplifying the vast array of information on college majors available to the would-be college student. Though the number of pages is significant, it is organized in a logical, user-friendly manner. There is also a thorough, yet concise, summary on a wide selection of majors. This feature is a valuable resource, as it offers the reader a good sense of what each major is about, why it might be right for them, and possible career options available upon graduation.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 1, 2009

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Jiinxy Cat (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Book of Majors 2009 (College Board Book of Majors) (Paperback)

Purchased for my daughter who is a Junior in high school. Very informative book which will help her decide where to best apply her talents and then align all of it to a list of possible schools.

4.0 out of 5 stars college majors, June 26, 2009

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W. Meade "phoenix rising" (Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Book of Majors 2009 (College Board Book of Majors) (Paperback)

Detailed and useful analysis of college majors available to prospective college students, including characteristics and interests a student of a specific major might embody.