College Bound: What Christian Parents Need to Know About Helping their Kids Choose a College

About the AuthorTHOMAS SHAW (B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.S., Ed.D., University of Tennessee) has served in Christian higher education institutions for over twenty years. He spent several years as executive director of the Alumni Association at his alma mater, the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where he is now vice president of Student Services. He is author of Collegebound: What Christian Parents Need to Know about Helping their Kids Choose a College, co-author of Amazing Faith: Stories of Christians in Defining Moments, and has also written for Choice magazine. Tom and his wife, Carolyn, have four children and reside in the Chicago area.Parents of teenagers in mid to late high school will appreciate this resource as they wade through myriad details concerning college applications, financial aid applications and admissions procedures. Tom Shaw, as a parent of collegebound teens, and as a seasoned educator and Christian college administrator, helps anxious or simply interested parents guide their teens to making the best choice for their college experience. Tom helps parents answer questions like: Is college the right choice for my teen? Would my teen thrive best in a secular or Christian environment? What are the differences between private, liberal arts and big state schools? How do I get involved without appearing controlling or overbearing?Written from the perspective of a Christian parent, this book places particular emphasis on the parent's role as nurturer and shepherd of their children's spiritual future. This resource would also be excellent for youth leaders and mentors of high school students nearing graduation.ReviewI highly recommend this excellent resource for Christian parents who want to help their college bound teens make the best college choice and thrive spiritually during the college years. Chock full of practical advice and godly wisdom!-Howard Dayton, Co-Founder, Crown Financial MinistriesA reliable resource that will serve both the college bound student and the parent in choosing a college wisely and well.-Dr. Dennis Rainey, President, FamilyLifeCollege Bound is like a condensed encyclopedia of what every parent needs to know about choosing a college. It's helpful, accessible and balanced--and comes from a solidly Christian perspective.-Chris Lutes, editor, Campus Life magazineTom has shifted my thinking on issues in ways that are valuable as a parent of a high school junior. I recommend the book to all Christian parents who want God's very best for their students.-Richard Ross, PhD, Professor of Student Ministry, Southwestern Seminary