This is a guide for minority high school students who are considering application to Ivy League and Sister Schools. It begins by offering general advice on which high school classes to take, how to prepare for aptitude tests, extracurricular activities, work experience, and summer vacations. Then, ideas are given on estimating college expenses and…

A guide to help students from other countries pursue graduate education in chemistry in the United States is presented. The process of gaining admission to U.S. universities is emphasized, and the nature of graduate education is briefly explained. It is noted that students majoring in chemistry are expected to have a sound background in…

The guide offers information on undertaking a comprehensive, well-organized, programmatic approach to college planning. "The College Search: Defining the Problem" provides an overview of college-planning problems and offers solutions. A comprehensive, systematic 6-year time line is included. "Planning for Gifted Students: What Makes Them…

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) began, upon its institution in 2002, to hold states more directly accountable for the progress of all students, including students of color and students of low socioeconomic status (SES). These groups of students have historically performed less well than their White or upper-class peers. In 2001, prior…

This book is designed to help demystify college for children ages 10 to 14 and to answer questions about college that children of this age may have. It also aims to motivate youngsters with varying backgrounds and experiences to take advantage of their opportunities. The book answers: (1) What is college? (2) Why should I think about college? (3)…

Colleges and universities face financial and educational challenges in educating low-income students. The challenges arise not only from the students' more limited financial resources, but also from often related factors that affect students' preparation for and motivation to pursue higher education. To address this problem in keeping with…

This guide offers information to North Dakota students with disabilities who are entering postsecondary education from high school. It presents a timeline of steps that need to be taken each year of high school to prepare for postsecondary education and lists items to be included in a personal transition file. A self-awareness checklist assesses…

To be prepared for a successful college experience, students must know certain academic subjects and have the skills to demonstrate their competencies in these subjects. This booklet outlines what college entrants need to know and be able to do to enter college in Alabama. As of July 1989, admissions standards of all Alabama public colleges and…

This guide to jobs and career planning begins by stressing that high school curriculum choices add up to college choices, and college choices lead to career possibilities. A section on college planning offers tips on deciding what degree to work towards, and describes unusual careers that are unrelated to college majors. A section on career…

This booklet presents tips for high school freshmen who plan to go to college after graduation. Reasons are given for students to begin college planning in the ninth grade and the issues of high school classes and money for college tuition are discussed. Basic skills needed in reading, writing, oral communications, mathematics, and reasoning are…

College education can provide job opportunities, knowledge, skills, and personal growth. Migrant students who want to go to college should let others know of their interest and learn all they can from others' experiences by talking to family, counselors, and others who have attended college. Starting early and not giving up are important. Taking…

In 2004, Commissioner of Education D. Kent King appointed a statewide task force to study Missouri high schools and make recommendations on strengthening the ways they help students prepare for life after high school. The State Board of Education adopted the following recommendations in 2005 and 2006. The State Board of Education increased minimum…

This checklist outlines steps that students with learning disabilities should consider in preparing themselves for college. In a section titled "The Basics," the checklist calls for consideration of disability awareness; personal and skill development of the student; and assessments, records, and course options in high school. A section titled…

Recommendations of a Southeast Missouri task force concerning high school preparation for Southeast Missouri State University are offered. Attention is directed to: requirements for admission to the university, academic competencies that are necessary for success at the university, qualities and competencies that contribute to college success, and…

This student handbook helps students in grades 6 and 7 to prepare for high school and college. It urges them to plan now so that they can get on the right track and take the classes they need. The handbook encourages these students to discover their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and abilities to learn how they can prepare them for their…