Each time I bought The Best American Short Stories collections (this and O Henry), I was amazed how weak and un-engaging they were. Usually, there are only just 2-3 good stories, no great stories, never any thought-provoking ones, and the stories by the most well-known writers are typically an embarrassment. Not worth a buy! This time, I glanced at this collection after borrowing it from NYPL (I'd learned that spending hard cash on this collection is a risky proposition) only because of the huge respect I have for the author Jennifer Eagan; yet, like always, the book didn't excite me.

My favorite college guide. Perfect when supplemented with websites like collegeresults.org, nces.gov's College Navigator, and colleges.niche.com for greater detail and more data and the book 8 First Choices to paint the big picture and help one see the forest through the trees.