Figure Out College Applications with the Birmingham Public Library
By Gelenda Norman | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Southside Library
The first half of the school year is almost over. Right behind graduation is that daunting question: what next?
The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) has resources that can help!
If you are considering higher education, our library catalog offers books and databases on how to get scholarships and detailed college guides.
Here are some books in our catalog that can help:
Paying for College 2022 by Kalman Chany
This books has line-by-line instructions for filling out the FAFSA, which can be confusing for anyone. Paying for College 2022 teaches you how to minimize college costs so you can enjoy your education without being ruled by debt.
Peterson's four-year colleges 2020
This collection includes information on every accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. and Canada. This book also has helpful articles on how to prepare for college an detailed school descriptions from admissions personnel.
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2022 by Gen Tanabe
Tanabe provides information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes that are broken down by interests and other identities in a well-mapped directory.
How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay by Gen Tanabe
Tababe shows you yet again how to get the most scholarships for your education. How to Write... provides a detailed analysis of 30 winning scholarship essays, a Q&A with scholarship judges, and an example of 12 essays that failed.
Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022 by Edward Fiske
Fiske offers a guide on 320+ four-year undergraduate schools with information from real students that offer a candid take on their schools.
The BPL also has helpful databases that you can access from any BPL computer or remotely from any computer (some require your library card information).
Check out these databases to assist with college:
Stop by one of our BPL locations or another member of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative (JCLC) to plan your academic future.
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