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The Secrets of Picking a College (and Getting In!)
by Jeremy S. Hyman and Lynn F. Jacobs and Jonah T. Hyman and Jeffrey Durso-FinleyTwo award-winning professors, a former admissions officer at a major university (now a counselor at a prestigious high school), and a gifted high school senior (now in the throes of the college admissions process himself) team up to offer you over 600 tips, techniques, and strategies to help you get in to the college of your choice. Comprehensive, yet easy-to-read, this book will teach you: How to size up the colleges you're considering--and come up with a coherent list. What are college nights, college fairs, and college rep visits--and how you can use each to your advantage. What are "holistic," "contextualized," and "legacy" admissions--and how each can work for you. How some schools count "demonstrated interest"--and how you can take advantage of this little-known fact. What are Early Decision, Early Action, and Single-Choice Early Action--and whether any is right for you. How to figure out the true costs of college, and what is the difference between "need-" and "merit-based" aid. What it means when colleges say they meet "100% of demonstrated financial aid" and what "loan-free" means. When and how to make campus visits--and what to do on each. How to prepare for each section of the ACT or SAT--and how to increase your scores. What admissions officers are looking for in your application--and how to give it to them. How to write the all-important Common App essay--and present your extra-curricular activities. How to prepare for an alumni interview--and present yourself in the best light. Whom to ask for letters-of-recommendation--and how to help them write the best possible letter. How to compare your final offers--and, in some cases, substantially improve them. When it's good to wait out the "wait list"--and when not. -and much, much more. When you understand the college admissions process, you can maximize your chance of success. Why not put yourself ahead of the pack?
Navigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities
by Debra Hart and Joseph Madaus and Meg Grigal and Lyman L. Dukes IIINavigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities provides effective strategies for navigating the transition process from high school into college for students with a wide range of disabilities. As students with disabilities attend two and four-year colleges in increasing numbers and through expanding access opportunities, challenges remain in helping these students and their families prepare for and successfully transition into higher education. Professionals and families supporting transition activities are often unaware of today’s new and rapidly developing options for postsecondary education. This practical guide offers user-friendly resources, including vignettes, research summaries, and hands-on activities that can be easily implemented in the classroom and in the community and that facilitate strong collaboration between schools and families. Preparation issues such as financial aid, applying for college, and other long-term planning areas are addressed in detail. An accompanying student resource section offers materials for high school students with disabilities that secondary educators, counselors, and transition personnel can use to facilitate exploration and planning discussions. Framing higher education as a possible transition goal for all students with disabilities, Navigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities supports the postsecondary interests of more than four million public school students with disabilities.
Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Success
by Joseph W. Madaus and Stan F. Shaw and Lyman L DukesFor students with mild to moderate, non-visible disabilities, navigating a college education without the support team they had in high school can be challenging. Help students become effective self-advocates and maximize their postsecondary possibilities with this cutting-edge book, which balances current research with the most practical guidance to date on this topic.
College and Career Success for Students with Learning Disabilities
by Roslyn DolberThis book offers advice for choosing a college and getting accepted, facing the challenges of coursework, and assessing job options.
Paying for College, 2020 Edition
by The Princeton Review and Kalman ChanyA SMARTER WAY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. Take control of your financial aid experience with this essential guide—the only annual guidebook with line-by-line instructions for completing the FAFSA aid forms!Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. With line-by-line instructions for filling out the FAFSA and consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs, Paying for College helps you take control of your experience and:• Learn how the new tax law affects financing your college education• Maximize your financial aid eligibility• Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college costs and avoid expensive mistakes• Complete every question on the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms to your best advantage• Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal them if necessary • Plan strategically as a separated/divorced parent, blended family, or independent student
SAT Premium Study Guide with 7 Practice Tests
by Sharon Weiner Green and Ira K. Wolf and Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Barron's SAT Premium Study Guide with 7 Practice Tests provides detailed review, online practice, and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step review helps you master the content, and full-length practice tests in the book and online help you feel ready for the actual SAT.This edition includes: Four full-length practice tests in the book, Two full-length online practice tests, One full-length diagnostic test to help identify strengths and weaknesses so you can pinpoint your trouble spots and focus your study, Barron's extensive vocabulary list in online flashcard formatAn overview of the SAT, an explanation of the test's scoring method, and study advice from experienced teachers, Test-taking tactics for the exam as a whole, and special strategies for each part of the test, including detailed instruction in writing the SAT essay, Subject reviews covering all sections of the test, including Reading, Writing and Language, and Mathematics
PSAT/NMSQT Study Guide
by Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.PSAT/NMSQT Study Guide prepares high school students for the latest format of the PSAT, an exam that serves both as the preliminary version of the SAT college entrance exam and the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship competition.This brand new book includes: A diagnostic test with answers and explanations to help test takers pinpoint areas that need extra studyThree full-length model tests with answers and explanations, Study advice and test-taking tips and strategies, Subject reviews covering critical reading, math, and writing skills, Hundreds of additional practice questions with answers in all subjects, Drills practice to challenge students who are aiming for a high score. ONLINE PRACTICE TEST: Students who purchase this book will also get access to one additional full-length online PSAT/NMSQT test with all questions answered and explained.
Life After High School
by Susan Yellin and Christina Cacioppo Bertsch*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. Focusing 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.
College for Students with Disabilities
by Temple Grandin and Stephen M. Shore and Ehrin Mchenry and Dena Gassner and Mitchell Nagler and Francine Conway and Anita Frey and Alyssa L. Conigliaro and Chanelle Tyler Best and Karleen Haines and Sonia Minutella and Kelsey Mclaughlin and Melissa Mooney and Patrick Kelty and Pavan John Antony and Diana Damilatis and Kerry MagroSharing the personal stories of individuals with disabilities who describe both the challenges and successes of their time in higher education, and with a major section on the findings of broad ranging research into the experiences of such students, the book explores the current situation, what works, and how things can be improved.
"You are not college material" or "you don't belong in college" are comments frequently heard by students with disabilities. Despite this, college education is now an expected part of the transition to adulthood for many individuals with disabilities. The book includes practical advice to encourage self-advocacy in students with disabilities, and to support the professionals who are facing the challenges alongside them.
Covering cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and much more, this is vital reading for parents, individuals with disabilities, school teachers, college professors, and professionals working with adults with disabilities.
The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020 - 2021
by ACTThe only guide from the ACT organization, the makers of the exam, with 5 genuine, full-length practice tests in print and online. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 is the only guide from the makers of the exam and it includes actual ACT test forms (taken from past ACT exams). It offers 5 actual ACT tests (all with optional writing tests) so you can practice at your own pace. To help you review, this guide provides detailed explanations for every answer and practical tips on how to boost your score on the English, math, reading, science, and optional writing tests. The test creators also created online resources accessible through this book. You can practice online with 5 full length practice tests to mimic the test day experience. These test questions can be organized, filtered, and tracked to test your exam performance. Get ready for test day with this bestselling guide to the ACT. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 will help you feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to do your best to ace the ACT! The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 includes: Information about the September 2020 ACT enhancements Real ACT test forms used in previous years’ exams Five full-length tests available in the book and online, including one NEW full-length test with optional writing test Online practice that mimics the testing experience Customizable questions bank with detailed answer explanations Helpful advice for test day