College Booklist
Be sure to check out our library's College Corner for the following books!
Encyclopedia of Careers. Ferguson.
This four volume set covers career guidance and career
field profiles. Each career has an overview, history, job description,
educational requirements, earnings and outlook for the future.
Four-Year College Admissions Data Handbook. 2002-2003.
Wintergreen Orchard House.
This four volume set includes college descriptions and
admissions process for colleges in the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Western
regions of the United States.
Occupational Outlook Handbook. 2002-2003. JIST
Works
Interesting and thorough descriptions for over 260
jobs, covering about 90% of all workers. Information on labor market trends,
plus the following details on each job; earnings, training and education needed,
skills required, projected growth and related jobs.
Game Plan for Getting into College. Peterson's
Strategies for : choosing, applying, preparing and
paying for college. Plus, find out about standardized test, college visits, and
helpful online resources.
How to Get the Most Out of College. Allyn & Bacon
A guide to succeeding at the college of your choice.
College Life. Ellen Rosenberg. Penguin Books.
A down-to-earth guide to dealing with being away from
home, long distance relationships, roommates, academic expectations, alcohol and
other drugs and dating and sex.
The College Woman's Handbook. Rachel Dobkin and Shana
Sippy. Workman Publishing.
Everything you want to know, ought to know and didn't
know you needed to know about college. The College Woman's Handbook helps
you get the most from your education in and out of the classroom.
The College Application Essay. Sarah McGinty. The
College Board.
This book contains guidelines for writing unique
essays, plus 50 sample essay questions, essay requirements of over 180 colleges
strategies for getting you into your essays and techniques for improving your
writing skills.
50 Cutting Edge Jobs. Ferguson.
This book gives you a glimpse into new trends emerging
in the American workplace. 50 jobs, which are shaping the future of established
industries and are on the leading edge of new industries are identified and
described.
Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers. Laurence
Shatkins. JIST Works.
Essential information for anyone trying to
choose a college major and career. Quick information on related jobs, earning,
skills and knowledge needed with cross references to other career information
resources.
100 Best Careers for the 21st Century. Shelly
Field. ARCO
For people everywhere who want to pick an exciting
career, here's an expert list of all the best choices.
Scholarships. 2003 Edition. Kaplan
Lists thousands of scholarship opportunities, detailed
description of every scholarship and expert advise on creating winning
applications.
How to Write Better Resumes. Gary J. Grappo and
Adele Lewis. Barron's
This book includes 148 effective sample resumes you
can adapt and use, tips on designing your resume to match your career skills and
advice on cover letters and making a good impression on interviews.
Gallery of Best Resumes. David Noble. JIST Works
This book includes over 200 sample resumes and 25
cover letters with ideas for eye-catching resumes.
The Library also has plenty of ACT/SAT practice books and CD Roms to help you prepare for these tests. LCC also offers to our junior class, through Sylvan Learning Center, a 10 week ACT prep class, which takes place during the seminar period.
http://sylvanlearningcenter.com/homepage.html
