Title:
The Black family's guide to college admissions : a conversation about education, parenting, and race / Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown ; foreword by Akil Bello.
ISBN:
9781421448961
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Edition:
Second edition.
Publication Information:
Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024.
Physical Description:
xxv, 267 pages ; 23 cm
Contents:
Part I. Context -- Affirmative action is dead -- Black parents: the choices we make now matter later -- Shift in power: the resurgence of HBCU culture -- The power 3 (the Black ivies) -- What is liberal arts education, and is it worth it? -- What's best for your child? HBCUs versus PWIs -- Part II. X factors -- What questions should you be asking in your family? -- Perception versus reality -- Why we all need to prioritize mental health -- Gender wars: how Black males and Black females are assessed in college admissions -- Sports, arts, and special talents -- Show me the money -- Part III. Process -- The power of essay writing (new) -- Expectation for success timeline -- The process: what are colleges looking for?
Summary:
"This book will educate Black families on the college admission process and provide them with the information, tools, and knowledge they need to explore college options"-- Provided by publisher.
Added Author:
OCLC Number:
on1417423932
Availability:
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