{"id":1331,"date":"2013-11-14t19:00:50","date_gmt":"2013-11-15t03:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/sat\/?p=1331"},"modified":"2021-01-06t15:24:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06t23:24:35","slug":"guest-post-5-ways-to-save-money-on-textbooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/guest-post-5-ways-to-save-money-on-textbooks\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to save money on textbooks"},"content":{"rendered":"

here’s a great guest post from our new friends over at noodle<\/a>! enjoy!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

if you\u2019ve ever placed an order for your semester textbooks in the university bookstore and subsequently had a heart attack from the price, we\u2019ve all been there. however with tuition prices on the rise, it\u2019s easy to save money on the small thing like textbooks using these tactics.<\/p>\n

1. new textbooks <\/h2>\n

the quickest way to spend the most money is to buy all of your books from the school store. if you still want a new edition, check out half<\/a>, amazon<\/a>, or barnes and nobles<\/a>. or if you are looking for a website to compare prices across the internet, check out bigwords<\/a>.<\/p>\n

keep in mind, if the textbook is going to benefit you in the long term, it may be worth it to buy it new. this might not apply to your introductory level classes since you may never open the books or use them again. however in the specialized upper level courses of your major, those textbooks may be useful in your future career.<\/p>\n

2. buying used <\/h2>\n

if you don\u2019t mind getting an edition that is a little beat up, this is the way to go. these books are usually in good condition, and half the price. the easiest way to shop for these books is by their isbn number. you\u2019ll be able to get the isbn from the bookstore, make sure to\u00a0 compare prices to get the best deal. pay attention to the quality of used book you\u2019re buying, if you want to resell it in the future.<\/p>\n

3. renting <\/h2>\n

the key to renting is checking the terms of the rental, and keeping the books in good condition. chegg<\/a> is definitely the best recommendation when it comes to renting. they even plan a tree for every order you make. some school bookstores now offer the option to rent from them at similar prices to chegg. if you don\u2019t want physical books, you can rent digitally through sites like coursesmart<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. borrowing or sharing<\/h2>\n

if you are lucky enough to have a friend in the class, sometimes you can buy a book with a friend. check that the teacher\u2019s style will allow for the book to be shared, otherwise disaster will hit when exam time comes along.<\/p>\n

for general literature classes, consider borrowing the books from the library. when it comes to textbooks sometimes professors have second copies of their books, and can put one on hold in the library for students to use. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

5. sell back <\/h2>\n

whether you buy new or used, always sell back your books! you could sell it to the bookstore, but chances are you won\u2019t get nearly as much as you paid for it. selling it online will take a small amount of time in consideration to reward. you can sell it directly through alibris<\/a> , cash4books<\/a>, chegg<\/a>, or even amazon, barnes and noble. however you do have the option to list it and sell it yourself.<\/p>\n

before you buy books of any kind, go the class, or reach out to the professor.\u00a0 most of the time you won\u2019t need all the books professors have listed on the syllabus. once you know what books you need, make sure to employ the tactics mentioned above. you\u2019re sure to save.<\/p>\n

about the author: <\/i>jessica finger<\/i><\/a> currently works for <\/i>noodle<\/i><\/a>, whose mission <\/i>is to help anyone make a more informed decision about their education. from k-12 to college search, from <\/i>tutoring<\/i><\/a> to courses, noodle allows you to search thousands of opportunities, get advice from experts, and find the right path for you. jessica is a graduate of quinnipiac university, and outside of work likes reading, going to the theater, and exploring the internet. follow her on twitter: @jkfinger<\/a>. <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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