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Author:

Fields, Timothy L., 1976- author.

Title:

The Black family's guide to college admissions : a conversation about education, parenting, and race / Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown.

Publisher:

Johns Hopkins University Press,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

xvi, 205 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Subject:

African Americans--Education (Higher)
African American universities and colleges.
Universities and colleges--United States--Admission.
College applications--United States.
Education, Higher--Parent participation.

Other Authors:

Herndon-Brown, Shereem, 1974- author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-188) and index.

Contents:

How did we get here? -- 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 a liberal arts education and is it worth it? -- What's best for your child? HBCUs versus PWIs? -- What questions should you be asked within your family? -- Perception versus reality -- Gender wars : how Black males and Black females are assessed in college admissions -- Sports, arts, and special talents -- Show me the money -- Expectation for success timeline -- The process : what are colleges looking for?

Summary:

"The goal of the book is to provide Black families with information about the college admission process so that they can explore college options for their child"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1421444895
9781421444895

LCCN:

2021063001

Locations:

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)