On the Quad

Based on 10 years of experience and one-on-one meetings with thousands of first-year college students, two campus advisors offer students and parents practical, behind-the-scenes advice on how to choose and be a success at the perfect college for you.

LEARN: How to choose the college that's a perfect fit for you, what to look for on your college campus tours, how to complete admissions paperwork — including applications and college essays, how to look in all the right places to get financial aid, the best ways to approach your very first days at college, how to deal with problem roommates and how to deal with problem classes, class work and professors.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? All college-bound students and their parents, high school juniors and seniors who are choosing their college right now, families who are sending their very first student to college, families who want a better result with their second and third students and college freshmen and sophomores who want to get a head start at college success.

WHAT'S IN THE BOOK? Two complete books are included — one for students, one for parents; more than 10 decision-making guides and planning worksheets; five chapters devoted to getting into a great college; four chapters devoted to surviving college once you get there; one chapter with Q&As from today's student; one all-access pass to "Ask the Authors" at onthequadcollege.com.

With just a little help, you can make your college experience fun, exciting and successful. You'll gain the confidence to ask the right questions and get the right answers from day one of your college search, right through the first semesters of your new college life.