Author : Jay B Snyder
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 18,79 MB
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781494817398
A simple, direct guide for high school students and non-traditional students to navigate their path to college or technical school. A unique feature of this book are sets of questions designed to assist the reader in thinking critically about their choices when it comes to their furthering their education.
Author : Jay B. Snyder
Publisher :
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 26,15 MB
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : College choice
ISBN : 9781491242971
A simple, direct guide for high school students and non-traditional students to navigate their path to college or technical school. A unique feature of this book are sets of questions designed to assist the reader in thinking critically about their choices when it comes to their furthering their education.
Author : Susan Yellin
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,58 MB
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 085700302X
*Bronze Medal Winner in the Education / Academic / Teaching Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards* * Bronze Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Education Category * Graduating high school and moving on to further education or the workplace brings with it a whole new set of challenges, and this is especially true for students with disabilities. This useful book provides a complete overview of the issues such students and their families will need to consider, and outlines the key skills they will need in order to succeed once they get there. The authors describe the legal landscape as it applies to students with disabilities in the USA, and how to obtain the proper disability documentation to ensure that the student receives the right support and accommodations in college. Focussing specifically on the issues that affect students with disabilities, they offer advice on everything from dealing with college entrance exams and the college application process, to selecting the right college, visiting the campus, and achieving medical and financial independence away from home. A list of further resources guides students and their families towards additional sources of information and support, and stories of students with disabilities who have made the transition from high school to further education or the workplace are included throughout. This accessible and thoroughly readable book offers help and support to students with disabilities of all kinds, and their families, both before and during the transition to life after high school.
Author : Leland Urlanza
Publisher :
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 46,8 MB
Release : 2021-04-05
Category :
ISBN :
For high school students all over the country, figuring out what to do after graduation is a major question. The authors describe the legal landscape as it applies to students with disabilities in the USA, and how to obtain the proper disability documentation to ensure that the student receives the right support and accommodations in college.
Author : Nicholas Suivski
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books TM
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 48,81 MB
Release : 2024-08-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN :
For most teens, graduating from high school feels like a finish line. But choosing which path to take next can be overwhelming. It helps to become informed about the options and know how to narrow them down to fit your personal goals. Filled with practical advice about preparing for the future now, deciding whether or not to pursue post-high school education, paying for college or career training, and setting goals along the way to make the journey easier, this book covers career planning, the cost of education, and how to approach the future with a mindset that will set you on the right path.
Author : Marlo Prioleau
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,27 MB
Release : 2017-10-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781976308772
I Ain't Going to College, was my favorite saying. Many students do not think they are college material or have reservations about attending college. This book is about the importance of education and having a plan for yourself after graduation.
Author : Jeffrey J. Selingo
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 15,63 MB
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0062388878
From the bestselling author of College Unbound comes a hopeful, inspiring blueprint to help alleviate parents’ anxiety and prepare their college-educated child to successfully land a good job after graduation. Saddled with thousands of dollars of debt, today’s college students are graduating into an uncertain job market that is leaving them financially dependent on their parents for years to come—a reality that has left moms and dads wondering: What did I pay all that money for? There Is Life After College offers students, parents, and even recent graduates the practical advice and insight they need to jumpstart their careers. Education expert Jeffrey Selingo answers key questions—Why is the transition to post-college life so difficult for many recent graduates? How can graduates market themselves to employers that are reluctant to provide on-the-job training? What can institutions and individuals do to end the current educational and economic stalemate?—and offers a practical step-by-step plan every young professional can follow. From the end of high school through college graduation, he lays out exactly what students need to do to acquire the skills companies want. Full of tips, advice, and insight, this wise, practical guide will help every student, no matter their major or degree, find real employment—and give their parents some peace of mind.
Author : Autumn McAlpin
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 31,54 MB
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 193745844X
Congratulations, graduate! You did it! You’re finally out on your own. But as you walk off the stage and into the Real World, you’re going to need more than a diploma to survive. Suddenly, for the first time, you’re facing questions like… How do I get a job? What do I do with all this laundry? What’s a “major”—and how do I pick one? How do I go grocery shopping? And what’s for dinner? What’s a budget, anyway— and do I need one? How do I set up a bank account? Where should I live? Don’t panic, help is on the way! Author Autumn McAlpin gives you the common-sense advice and reassurance you’ll need to tackle just about any challenge with style, grace, and enough humor to make the whole thing fun. From cap and gown to total independence, Real World 101 is the only graduate guide you’ll ever need! Autumn McAlpin is a humor and entertainment columnist for the Orange County Register. A former high school teacher, she knows how unprepared some high school graduates are for the real world— and has taken matters into her own hands! With her sharp wit and hilarious anecdotes, she is a favorite speaker for youth audiences.
Author : Carol Carter
Publisher : Lifebound
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,33 MB
Release : 2007-06
Category : College choice
ISBN : 9780974204468
This new title is part of LifeBound's 'Stair-Step to Student Success' series. In addition to being a resource for students and parents in the trade market, many schools districts across the country offer career classes sophomore year of high school. This title will help teachers present planning for college and career in a reader friendly format based on Carol Carter's expertise on college and career success. Life all of LifeBound's titles, this book comes with matching curriculum. This book will help: inspire you to dream, conduct a self-analysis, learn critical thinking skills, manage your resources, match abilities and interests to career fields, understand the global landscape, rebound from setbacks, and prepare for the real world of work. Posting on LifeBound web site www.lifebound.com Author speaking engagements at national conferences Monthly eletter to 500 educators
Author : Cal Newport
Publisher : Crown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 24,60 MB
Release : 2010-07-27
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 0307715817
Do Less, Live More, Get Accepted What if getting into your reach schools didn’t require four years of excessive A.P. classes, overwhelming activity schedules, and constant stress? In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars—students who scored spots at the nation’s top colleges by leading uncluttered, low stress, and authentic lives. Drawing from extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, Newport explains the surprising truths behind these superstars’ mixture of happiness and admissions success, including: · Why doing less is the foundation for becoming more impressive. · Why demonstrating passion is meaningless, but being interesting is crucial. · Why accomplishments that are hard to explain are better than accomplishments that are hard to do. These insights are accompanied by step-by-step instructions to help any student adopt the relaxed superstar lifestyle—proving that getting into college doesn’t have to be a chore to survive, but instead can be the reward for living a genuinely interesting life.
