Fields, Timothy L., 1976-

The Black family's guide to college admissions : a conversation about education, parenting, and race / Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown. - xvi, 205 pages ; 23 cm

Includes index.

How did we get here? -- Black parents : the choices we make now matter later -- Shift in power : the resurgence of HBCU culture -- The power 3 (the Black ivies) -- What is a liberal arts education and is it worth it? -- What's best for your child? HBCUs versus PWIs? -- What questions should you be asked within your family? -- Perception versus reality -- Gender wars : how Black males and Black females are assessed in college admissions -- Sports, arts, and special talents -- Show me the money -- Expectation for success timeline -- The process : what are colleges looking for?

"The goal of the book is to provide Black families with information about the college admission process so that they can explore college options for their child"--

9781421444895 (paperback) 1421444895 (paperback)

2021063001


African Americans--Education (Higher)
Afroamericanos --Educación superior
African American universities and colleges.
Universidades y colegios afroamericanos --Evaluación
Universities and colleges--Admission.--United States
Universidades y colegios --Admisión --Estados Unidos
College applications--United States.
Education, Higher--Parent participation.

LC 2781 / F463b 2022

378.73089/96073