Bestselling Guides for Adults Returning to College
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The Adult Student's Guide to Survival and Success.
by Al Siebert Fourth Edition
The popular guide tells what help is available, how to confront fears and concerns, how to choose a program and get financial aid, and provides tips on gaining family support and getting excellent grades. The fourth edition shows how to develop the abilities needed to gain an advantage in the competitive workforce, and document a porfolio. The Adult Student's Guide was the first book written for adult learners in 1982.

How to Be a Successful Online Student.
by Sara Dulaney Gilbert
Over 85% of public universities offer distance learning opportunities. This guide explains how distance learning really works, and how to make the most of online learning tools and resources, with expert advice on which subjects are perfect for online study and how to become a successful cyber student (including tips on setting up an independent study schedule and sticking with it.)


The Success Manual for Adult College Students.
by Mike Doolin
Third edition. Go back to college almost full time in your spare time, while still enjoying a career, family, and fun. Hands-on guide witten by a former adult student turned college instructor filled with practical, real-world help for working adult students. Previous editions received heads up reviews for the manual's refreshing and practical style - deemed a "must read" for adults returning after several years.

The Pathfinder : How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success.
by Nicholas Lore
For the millions of people who are looking for the perfect job for them, "The Pathfinder" guides them through uncertainty and confusion, straight to the goal of selecting a final career direction. Through more than 100 self-tests, exercises, and other diagnostic tools, this guide helps readers uncover their natural aptitudes, major interests and values, and ultimate goals.

College Degrees by Mail & Internet: 100 Accredited Schools That Offer Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorates, and Law Degrees by Distance Learning
by John Bear, Mariah Bear
Far and away the most successful book of its kind, this guide remains unparalleled in its useful tips, friendly tone, and up-to-the-minute information on getting a degree electronically or by mail. The book lists the top 100 accredited programs available through the mail or over the wires, including full contact information (e-mail, website, phone, fax, etc.) and a detailed personal evaluation of the school and its programs.

You Can Do It: A Guide for the Adult Learner and Anyone Going Back to School Mid-Career.
by Harry G. Turner
Facing the constant threats of corporate downsizing and restructuring, many people are finding that midway through their careers they need to go back to school to sharpen job skills and get new knowledge. Without condescension, this book helps these individuals review the learning tools they need to most effectively absorb new information.

Get Your Degree Online.
by Matthew Helm and April Leigh Helm
This book is a top-notch directory of the best distance-learning programs available. Learn about the various delivery methods involved in distance learning, the advantages and disadvantages, how to determine if a program is accredited and why accreditation is important, and how to get financial aid for your online education. More than 350 degree programs.

College Credit Without Classes: How to Obtain Academic Credit for What You Already Know.
by James L.Dr. Carroll
How prior learning assessment can help you, the easiest way to get credit, and much more.

Getting a College Degree Fast : Testing Out & Other Accredited Shortcuts.
by Joanne Aber
You can't go very far these days without a college degree.Is this how you feel? Do you face limited employment opportunities- have your special dreams been dashed- because you lack the college diploma that can pave the way to a successful career? Do you believe a degree could or would have made the difference in your life? Do you think that achieving a college degree is impossible for someone your age, with your income, and with your family or work responsibilities? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Getting a College Degree Fast can help you reach your goals by outlining the steps you can take right now to obtain a quality degree at any school.

One Year to a College Degree.
by Lynette Long, Eileen Hershberger
Highly informative and useful reading for adults who wished they had finished college. The author reveals the secrets to speeding up the educational process by earning her own bachelor's degree in one year, after a twenty-eight year hiatus.

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