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Never Too Late

The Adult Student's Guide to College

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A smart, snappy, and comprehensive guide for the millions of adults who are thinking about going—or going back—to college and want to know how to do it right

As anyone who has done it knows, going back to school is a major undertaking. For younger and older adults alike, starting or returning to school presents different challenges than those encountered by teens fresh out of high school and heading straight to college. Countless Americans take on this task while working, raising kids, caring for parents, volunteering, serving in the military—and in some cases all of the above. Although the "non-traditional" undergraduate student is in fact the new normal, the glut of college guides out there don't include practical advice for the busy moms, frustrated employees, and ambitious adults who are applying to college or hoping to finish earning a degree.

Never Too Late will help readers jump-start a new professional path or speed down the one they're already on by guiding them through vital questions: What should I study? How can I afford the time and money required to get a college degree? How do I compare schools? With key chapters on flexibility ("It's About Time!" and "Face-to-Face or Cyberspace?") and rankings of the best colleges for grown-ups diving back into the books, Never Too Late is an essential reference for adults seeking a richer life—and a meaningful place in our rapidly changing economy and world.

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    • Library Journal

      December 1, 2018

      The needs of older college students vary from those of undergraduates who attend college soon after high school. This beautifully organized guide is indispensable to first-time college students regardless of entry point and especially useful for adults returning to college later in their careers. Klein-Collins, associate vice president of research at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), a nonprofit aimed at assisting adult learners, and a team of contributors who work, or have worked, at CAEL, address important topics such as considering career opportunities, taking advantage of previously earned college credits, seeking financial aid, and balancing an academic schedule with other responsibilities. The language is clear and relatively jargon free, and rich with valuable examples. Useful appendixes include college rankings, a glossary of terms, tips for staying organized, and compelling vignettes about nontraditional students. VERDICT Highly recommended for collections focused on student success, career planning, or academic advising, and a superb option for adult learners interested in returning to or starting college.--Elizabeth Connor, Daniel Lib., The Citadel, Military Coll. of South Carolina, Charleston

      Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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