The Inside Scoop on College, Straight From the Students Mouths: First-Ever Insider Guides Expand to 200 Books for Back-to-School

First-ever student-written college guidebook series expands its collection to 200 different titles on 200 different schools, just in time for the back-to-school/college application season. Each student-written, school-specific College Prowler book contains hundreds of quotes, insider details, and enough information to give readers a genuine feel for a schools compatibility before they set foot on campus or waste money on needless applications. Subjects covered include everything from academics, dorms, and dining, to nightlife, safety, and the attractiveness of guys and girls. New features include top ten lists, best and worst lists, school traditions, local slang, tips for success, and increased reference material.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) August 12, 2004 -- Imagine buying a car without ever test-driving it or investing in a new house without learning a thing about the neighborhood. Sound crazy? If so, then why do millions of new college students continue to pick their schools based on little more than a reputation, a few brochures, and (if they can afford it) a campus visit? Lack of information can be a costly mistake; just ask the thousands of students who transfer every year.

While world travelers have Lonely Planet, and those who crave know-how can count on the For Dummies collection, students have traditionally lacked similar guides to help facilitate the college-search process. Until now.

A class project turned company, College Prowler is the first college guidebook series to offer in-depth, insider information in a one school, one guide" format. Unlike other college guides, which resemble giant phone books and offer only a few pages on any given school, each College Prowler guidebook is school-specific, student-written, and packed with enough detail to give readers a genuine feel for a schools compatibility before they set foot on campus or waste money on needless applications. Each guide in the series contains hundreds of student quotes, reviews, stats, and grades on everything from academics, dining, and dorms, to nightlife, safety, and the attractiveness of the student body. Its the ultimate resource for everything college.

Although there are currently 100 different books in the series, a new collection of 200 updated and expanded titles will be released this October, just in time for the start of the college application season.

Triple the size of the original guides, and averaging 170 pages in length, these books will contain new stats, more quotes, fresh editorial reviews, and increased insider information such as:

Ï 'Top ten lists, 'best and worst lists, and 'did you knows?

Ï The best places to find a date, study, move off campus, or get a cheap bite to eat

Ï More reference information - names, phone numbers, and addresses of popular restaurants, bars, and hotels

Ï More information on the best teachers, school clubs, and unique organizations

Ï Tips on visiting the school, finding the best parking spot, and getting around town

Ï Information on school career centers, alumni benefits, and hints for finding a job

Ï 'The Inside Scoop - local slang, how to succeed, urban legends, and traditions

Ï Report card summaries of all 20 grades and categories

The new books will sell for $14.95 each at www.collegeprowler.com, amazon.com, and BarnesandNoble.com. Additional copies can be purchased at select Borders, Barnes and Noble, and campus bookstores or by special order at all Barnes and Noble and Borders stores.

College Prowler is a by-students-for-students company that provides its readers with unbiased, inside information on colleges across the nation. Recent media features include The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Readers Digest, Publishers Weekly and CNN Live. It is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Further information on College Prowler, its staff, and its line of products can be obtained from the companys website, www.collegeprowler.com or by calling (412) 697-1392. Samples available upon request.

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