A Handbook Of Requirements For Admission To The Colleges Of The United States (1879)

76 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A Handbook of Requirements for Admission to the Colleges of the United States, written by Augustus Frederick Nightingale and published in 1879, is a comprehensive guide to the admission requirements of colleges in the United States during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed overview of the various entrance exams, academic prerequisites, and other requirements necessary for admission to the leading colleges of the era. It includes information on the admission processes of Ivy League schools such as Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, as well as other prestigious institutions like Amherst, Williams, and Bowdoin. The book also covers topics such as the importance of a strong academic record, the role of extracurricular activities, and the significance of character and personal qualities in the admission process. Overall, A Handbook of Requirements for Admission to the Colleges of the United States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American higher education or seeking to understand the admission requirements of colleges in the late 19th century.With Miscellaneous Addenda, For The Use Of High Schools, Academies, And Other College Prepatory Institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik / Erziehungswissenschaften
• ISBN: 9781436730983
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Augustus Frederick Nightingale