America's Best Colleges for B Students: A College Guide for Students Without Straight A's

High school students who get average grades and don’t ace the SAT or ACT discover that an exceptional college education is by no means beyond their reach with this guide. Along with information on what to look for in a college and what colleges look for in their students besides grades, this college reference provides details on more than 175 colleges that make it a point to help students who have not achieved a stellar GPA and includes information on whether colleges feature extra tutoring, help from professors, and distance-learning programs. Advice on the application process emphasizes the schools that look beyond GPA to the extracurricular activities and community involvement at which many average students excel. Quelling both students’ and parents’ fears about finding a good education with a less-than-perfect academic record, this guide makes it clear that it is always possible. This updated edition has new data on student life, financial aid and costs, deadlines, and admissions information.

Tamra B. Orr is a full-time education writer and the author of more than 250 books, including Ace the SAT Writing Even If You Hate to Write. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe are the award-winning authors of 50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays, Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays, Get Free Cash for College, Get into Any College, How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, and The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges. They live in Belmont, California.