There are different types of people who go to college. There's the uber-in-control type, who's super competitive and stresses out easily. Then there's the type who is a little more mellow, take things in stride, and finds creative ways to make the most of every situation. Finally, there's the type who throws caution completely to the wind; just doesn't care. This type is very care-free and takes Continue Reading about 6 Ways to Prepare for College
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Enhance your college student experience with Google Services
Recent interns and graduates working at Google have put together College Tips by Google to help college students utilize Google Services to improve the college experience. These college tips are broken up into three main categories: 1) Prospective College Students This category is focused on helping anyone thinking about getting into college. The tips start with utilizing Google Docs to Continue Reading about Enhance your college student experience with Google Services
Nebraska Book Company to close multiple college textbook stores
Nebraska Book Company (NBC) reports they are closing at least seven "off-campus" textbook bookstores: Florida Book Store, Gainesville, FL; Chattanooga Books, Chattanooga, TN; Madison Textbooks, Madison, WI; Spirit Shop, Lubbock, TX; Traditions Bookstore, College Station, TX; The College Store, Akron, OH; and GotUsed Bookstore, Pittsburgh, PA. The named stores are to remain open for the current Continue Reading about Nebraska Book Company to close multiple college textbook stores
Open Course Library offers Cheap Textbooks Alternative
This past Monday the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges announced the launch of the Open Course Library to help college students combat the rising cost of education by providing a new alternative for cheap textbooks. The state of Washington has put up $750,000 which was matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to make the library possible. Open Course Library is Continue Reading about Open Course Library offers Cheap Textbooks Alternative
Best Online College Textbook Rental Web Sites for Cheap Textbooks
Everyone knows that textbook prices are out of control even with new options in recent years like textbook rentals and buying used textbooks online. The average college student spends around $900 per year on textbooks with publishers trying to raise prices with "enhanced" unnecessary features like pass-codes, CDs, and other content not required. Textbook publishers deploying such tactics have Continue Reading about Best Online College Textbook Rental Web Sites for Cheap Textbooks
Amazon launches College Textbooks App for Buying and Trade-in Values
Amazon has launched an app specifically focused on college textbooks and students today to complement their Kindle textbook rental store and their textbook buyback program which offers trade-in credit instead of cash for textbooks. Amazon has been making a big push into the college student marketplace this year as we have chronicled in Amazon stories. The new app allows college students to Continue Reading about Amazon launches College Textbooks App for Buying and Trade-in Values
Amazon enters textbook rental market with Kindle Textbook Rentals
Amazon is entering the textbook rental landscape by launching their Kindle Rental program today. Amazon's textbook buyback credit program is doing very well with their high prices, but they are very late to the online textbook rental market dominated by players like BookRenter and Chegg. However, never discount Amazon which is willing to lose money on items or in a new market to gain market Continue Reading about Amazon enters textbook rental market with Kindle Textbook Rentals
Where to get textbooks for free – Top 10 sites to find free books
Where to get textbooks as cheap as possible if not free? Well, free is not always an option, but many college students wonder where to find textbooks for cheap? Get a textbook price comparison of buying used textbooks online versus an online textbook rental. If you need a free textbook ask around to borrow one, or see our resource list below. Check Craigslist as another place where to get Continue Reading about Where to get textbooks for free – Top 10 sites to find free books