When should you buy textbooks for college?


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Ben C asked:


I need to get textbooks but I dont know which ones are right for the class. Im assuming the professor will tell you but Im not sure…

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6 Responses to “When should you buy textbooks for college?”

  1. Marv Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 3:42 am

    you should buy your textbooks between mid-summer and before add/drop period is over. Marv

  2. Mad Spinach Says:
    October 2nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    usually the bookstore for your college will tell you which books are for which classes either online or definitely in person. On the schedule of classes there may even be a link that says “find out what books are for this class” or something like that. You should buy your books as soon as possible and try to not buy them from your college book store. Try websites like half.com, you will save a TON of money! Mad Spinach

  3. QueenofHearts Says:
    October 4th, 2009 at 10:23 am

    Yes, the professor will most definatly let you know. You can often buy used books from other students who have taken the same classes before you for much cheaper so wait it out. I’m sure you will see flyers around campus. QueenofHearts

  4. laurenmc119 Says:
    October 7th, 2009 at 9:16 am

    It is never a good idea. I got through both college and grad school without buying a single book. And if you want to waste your money on books you will never read, dont go to your bookstore at school. Go on amazon and buy an older edition, bc the author could add one sentence in a book, and keep everything else exactly the same, and that would mean they would print another edition and charge you a whole hell of a lot more money. laurenmc119

  5. Timothy H Says:
    October 8th, 2009 at 5:15 am

    You can find out what books you need buy from the bookstore. Print a copy of your classes and bring them with you. The people at the bookstore will help you find your books. Your professors will not help you and will look down on you for not being prepared for their class. Timothy H

  6. Pauline A Says:
    October 11th, 2009 at 12:26 am

    For me, I’ll buy my textbook once I know exactly which book I need, say when I learn about it from my professor. So the book can come in handy whenever I need it.

    I also recommend you to check the price on Amazon once you know what textbook you need. It often give good discount:

    Hope it helps :) Pauline A

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