<p>On books. Next semester keep an eye on the Bard Bookstore Website to see what books are posted, sometimes later than you would like, for your child’s courses. Then check Amazon as a start and Google used textbooks. If you are near NYC go to the Barnes & Noble textbook store on 18th Street as they usually have a big collection of used books.</p>
<p>Your child may also be able to get the ISBN number for the assigned books from the bookstore at the end of this semester or from the Professor. Once you have that ISBN you can shop with confidence that you will be getting the right book.</p>
<p>One caveat to all this is that Professors sometimes assign more books than they actually are going to use and they tell the students on the first day which are optional. Not much you can do about that.</p>
<p>While my Son, a Senior, doesn’t like me to interfere shopping for the best price on books is one thing he allows me to do! I have saved hundreds of dollars each semester doing this, especially for my daughter who takes Science courses.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>