America's Best Colleges for B Students. Tamra B. Orr

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      FOREWORD

      If the prospect of receiving an A- in AP calculus keeps you up at night, this book is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are ecstatic about scoring that B in English, this book is exactly what you need!

      One of the greatest myths about a college education is that you need to have straight A's or be the class valedictorian to get into an excellent college. The truth is that there are terrific colleges out there that want you—whether you are a B student or, gasp, even a C student. But don't assume that these colleges are looking for slackers. Quite the opposite: These schools know that good students don't always perform at their true potential in high school. For example:

      Whatever the reason, these schools know that your grades and test scores are not always reflective of who you are and how well you will do in college. So, if you are now committed to getting a college education and are willing to put in the time and effort to be a successful student, these colleges want you.

      The key is: How do you find these colleges? What do you need to look for to make sure that you will excel? And how do you show the college that you are serious about getting a great education and will be an asset to their student body?

      That's where this book will help. Here are just a few of the things that you will learn: