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Ramirez, Elizabeth Weiser; And Others – 1993
One in a series of booklets for Hispanic American parents on making the most of a child's education, this volume provides specific information on ways in which parents and their children can apply for and obtain financial assistance for going to college. Chapter 1 addresses saving for college, how much to save, and financial aid, explaining that…
Descriptors: College Applicants, College Bound Students, College Preparation, Financial Needs
Download full textJarrow, Jane; And Others – 1986
A guide to help disabled students organize the search and decision-making process in selecting a college is presented. Students are encouraged not to allow their disability to become the major influence in their lives. Students are helped to probe their academic preparation as well as their academic and career interests/goals. Six questions are…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Accessibility (for Disabled), Ancillary School Services, Career Planning
Direct linkAmos, Jason, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2004
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) Preparing, Recruiting, and Retaining Education Professionals: Senator Reed Proposes New $500 Million Bill to Improve…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Public Education, High School Students, Newsletters
Hughes, Katherine L.; Bailey, Thomas R.; Mechur, Melinda J. – 2001
A literature review of 132 studies of School-to-Work programs and consultations with the staff of the National School-to-Work Office, researchers, and practitioners in the field drew conclusions about the effectiveness of the School-to-Work initiative. Some of the study's conclusions were the following: (1) School-to-Work students maintain good…
Descriptors: Career Planning, College Preparation, Course Selection (Students), Education Work Relationship
Who's Who among American High School Students, Northbrook, IL. – 1983
Information for students, counselors, and parents to help in the evaluation of options and opportunities available for most college-bound students is presented in 17 articles. Titles and authors include the following: "Getting the Most from Your High School Counselor" (James Warfield); "The Use of the SAT at Selective Colleges"…
Descriptors: Admissions Officers, Advanced Placement, Aptitude Tests, Church Related Colleges
Witthuhn, Burton O.; And Others – 1997
This book, in a question-and-answer format, poses and discusses 50 questions that high school students who intend to go to college and their parents might ask about preparing for college. Its aim is to help students clarify their goals in applying to college and develop strategies for a college-entry plan. Students are encouraged first to ask what…
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Admission, College Applicants, College Bound Students
Amos, Jason, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2004
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) U.S. Department of Education Holds High School Summit: Diploma Should Be a "Road Map to a Prosperous, Purposeful…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Graduation, Educational Policy, Public Education
