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This book addresses the concerns students have about their college futures as well as the concerns of incoming freshman: when to start thinking about college, how to choose the right school, tips for a successful application, scholarship opportunities, registering for classes, how to manage stress, choosing (and changing) majors, etc.
List of contents
How to Use this Book
Introduction
PART ONE: GETTING INTO COLLEGE
Chapter One: Choosing a College
Chapter Two: Applying to College
Chapter Three: The College Visit
Chapter Four: Financial Aid
Chapter Five: The Acceptance
PART TWO: STAYING IN COLLEGE
Chapter Six: Housing
Chapter Seven: Classes
Chapter Eight: Who's Who
Chapter Nine: Your Health
Chapter Ten: Risky Behaviors
Chapter Eleven: Relationships
Chapter Twelve: Finances
Chapter Thirteen: Extracurricular Activities
Chapter Fourteen: Changes
Appendix A: College Tour Q&A Form
Appendix B: Campus Tour Record
Appendix C: Moving List
List of Included Tables and Graphs
Resources for Teens
About the Author
About the author
Dr. Lisa Maxwell Arter is an award-winning educator, author, and scholar with nearly 30 years of experience working with adolescents and teens, and over a decade of experience preparing future teachers. As Director of English Education and a longtime leader in state and national literacy organizations, she brings deep expertise in adolescent development, curriculum design, and life-readiness education. Dr. Arter has planned and led statewide English education conferences, chaired initiatives that celebrate outstanding teachers, and designed outreach programs that connect teens to meaningful learning beyond the classroom. Her research spans adolescent development, curriculum innovation, and the role of education in supporting students’ social-emotional and life-readiness skills in a rapidly changing world.
Summary
This book addresses the concerns students have about their college futures as well as the concerns of incoming freshman: when to start thinking about college, how to choose the right school, tips for a successful application, scholarship opportunities, registering for classes, how to manage stress, choosing (and changing) majors, etc.
