The Education Shelf

The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions
Timothy L. Fields, author
Shereem Herndon-Brown, author
The Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
www.press.jhu.edu
9781421444895, $21.95, PB, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Familys-Guide-College-Admissions/dp/1421444895

Synopsis: Finding the right college is a challenge for all students. But Bl= ack families face additional challenges and questions while navigating the = admissions process. With the publication of "The Black Family's Guide to Co= llege Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race", vet= eran college admissions experts Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown=
share provocative insights and demystify this complex process to answer im= portant questions from where to apply to how to get in.

Fields and Herndon-Brown discuss specific concerns for Black families that = are not often addressed by school counselors or other resources. They highl= ight how the current social justice movement amplifies the distinct dynamic=
s that exist between Historically Black Colleges and Universities and predo= minantly white institutions and which college choices may be best for Black=
students.

Fields and Herndon-Brown pull from decades of experience to offer the savvy=
advice that Black families need. Having worked on both sides of the desk (=
as school counselors and as college admissions gatekeepers) they are well e= quipped to give parents, students, and school counselors the information an=
d inspiration to successfully research and navigate the admission journey.

The higher education landscape is constantly evolving, and admissions crite= ria have evolved with it. Fields and Herndon-Brown cover everything from at= hletic recruitment and artistic talents to financial aid and step-by-step i= nstructions for how to get through the college search and application proce= sses. A list of the best colleges for Black students, a glossary of terms, =
a list of notable Black college graduates, a suggested reading list, and an=
FAQ section round out the guide. "The Black Family's Guide to College Admi= ssions" is the definitive resource to begin the complex conversation of und= erstanding the choices that Black families face as they go through the coll= ege admissions process at the intersection of education, parenting, and rac=
e.

Critique: Comprehensively information and exceptionally 'reader friendly' i=
n both organization and presentation, "The Black Family's Guide to College = Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race" is an espe= cially and unreservedly recommended instructional reference for highschool = and community library College Selection Guide collections. For students, fa= mily, highschool counselor, and college/university admissions personnel rea= ding lists it should be noted that "The Black Family's Guide to College Adm= issions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race" is also avail= able in a digital book format (Kindle, $16.49).

Editorial Note #1: Timothy Fields (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-fiel= ds-5936758) is a graduate of Morehouse College and senior associate dean of=
admissions at Emory University.

Editorial Note #2: Shereem Herndon-Brown (www.collegevine.com/experts/profi= le/e/304) is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the founder and chief ed= ucation officer of Strategic Admissions Advice, an educational consulting c= ompany specializing in the creation of college counseling curriculum for ch= arter schools and school districts, online essay courses, and personalized = college advice coaching.

Paying for College, 2023
Kalman A. Chany
The Princeton Review
www.PrincetonReview.com
c/o Random House Inc.
http://www.randomhousebooks.com
9780593516492, $25.99, PB, 384pp

https://www.amazon.com/Paying-College-2023-Everything-Admissions/dp/0593516= 494

Synopsis: Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter your c= ircumstances. With line-by-line instructions for filling out the FAFSA and = consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs, this new and fully upda= ted edition of "Paying for College, 2023: Everything You Need to Maximize F= inancial Aid and Afford College" helps aspiring college students and their = parents to: Maximize your financial aid eligibility; Prepare for upcoming c= hanges affecting student aid; Explore long- and short-term strategies to re= duce college costs and avoid expensive mistakes; Complete every question on=
the FAFSA and CSS Profile aid applications to your best advantage; Compare=
aid offers and learn how to appeal them if necessary; Plan strategically a=
s a separated/divorced parent, blended family, or independent student.

Critique: Expertly organized and presented, this new edition of "Paying for=
College, 2023: Everything You Need to Maximize Financial Aid and Afford Co= llege" is essential reading for anyone student and their families needing t=
o finance a college education given the increasing costs that seem to rise = higher and higher with every year. Simply stated, no Highschool Counsler, C= ollege Student Parent, or College Student can afford not to give a careful = reading to the financially relevant information comprising "Paying for Coll= ege, 2023: Everything You Need to Maximize Financial Aid and Afford College=
". While unreservedly recommended for highschool, community library, and co= llege admissions office collection, it should be noted for personal reading=
lists that "Paying for College, 2023: Everything You Need to Maximize Fina= ncial Aid and Afford College" is also available in a digital book format (K= indle, $12.99).

Editorial Note: Kalman A. Chany (http://www.campusconsultants.com/kalchany.= html) is the founder and president of Campus Consultants Inc. For over 35 y= ears he has personally helped thousands of clients get the most financial a=
id possible. He is a frequent information source for the New York Times, Th=
e Wall Street Journal, and Money Magazine and is regularly interviewed on C=
NN and CNBC.

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