Edward B. Fiske

13 books

About the Author

Edward B. Fiske is a distinguished journalist and education expert with over four decades of experience in higher education reporting. A former education editor at The New York Times, where he covered pivotal developments in American schooling from 1967 to 1991, Fiske has become synonymous with accessible and insightful guidance for students and parents navigating the college admissions landscape. His seminal work, the Fiske Guide to Colleges, originated from a special supplement in The New York Times and has since evolved into an annual bestseller, offering candid reviews and rankings of hundreds of institutions. Fiske's writing demystifies the complexities of higher education, empowering readers with practical advice drawn from his extensive interviews with administrators, students, and alumni. Beyond his guidebooks, he has authored numerous articles and books on educational policy, continuing to influence generations of prospective college applicants with his clear-eyed, no-nonsense approach.

Common genres

College Guide College Guides Education Education Reference Nonfiction Reference Writing

Writing style

informative straightforward authoritative