Although mentoring alone cannot remove all of the obstacles that many of the neediest youth face, it can be an extraordinarily important part of the solution. This book is intended as a guide for employers, community-based organizations, college students, senior citizens, or others who are interested in starting a mentoring program to help prepare…

This handbook was written to help high school counselors who work with college-bound students. It includes a college guidance calendar for the 1991-1992 academic year and provides information on the (Oregon) State System high school visitation program, describing the visitation program, explaining visitation formats for high schools, and offering…

This publication was created to help eighth-grade students make a successful transition to high school and begin looking at college and career options. Topics covered in the booklet include: (1) Making the transition to high school; (2) Meeting state academic standards; (3) Taking the courses needed to complete high school and to meet college…

This pamphlet guides the college graduate in determining whether graduate school is an appropriate choice in career planning. Chapter titles include: "Why Graduate School?,""What is Graduate Education?,""Preparation for Graduate School,""Career Options with a Graduate Degree,""Making the Decision,""Financing a Graduate Education,""Choosing a…

This booklet is designed to help college-bound students with disabilities organize the selection and decision-making processes in their search for an appropriate college. Topics discussed include taking stock of one's skills and abilities, setting long- and short-term goals, determining the availability of specific support services, determining…

Prepared by the high schools, colleges, and universities of Southeast Florida, this booklet offers information and practical advice to high school students on selecting courses and programs that will promote later success in college and on the job. Part 1 presents suggestions for planning a high school career, focusing on the academic skills…

This handbook helps students with writing the college application essay, moving them through each state of planning, composing, revising, and polishing their application essays. Essays written by students are analyzed for vagueness, overwriting, and pompous vocabulary. The authors emphasize that admissions officers are looking for essays that…

This paper discusses strategies for school personnel when preparing students with learning disabilities (LD) for a successful transition from high school to college. Some of the 10 strategies discussed are: teaching students about compensatory strategies; teaching students to self-advocate; teaching students about the law; helping students select…

This handbook offers American Indian parents some suggestions on ways to promote their children's educational success, particularly in the areas of science and mathematics. Strong math skills are critical to participation in science, engineering, and technology related occupations. American Indian participation in such occupations promotes Indian…

Three years ago, President George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The new law reflected an unprecedented, bipartisan commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to obtain a quality education and reach…

Getting ready for college is a process--one that starts as soon as one enters high school. It has many steps and many deadlines. The good news: There are resources to help you stay organized. Talk to your college advisor, and use the resources in this guide to get information and to identify test dates and other important deadlines. Make your…

The Parents and Counselors Together (PACT) guide is intended as a resource for helping parents help their children prepare for and make successful transitions toward college admission. The first section presents overview information, including a discussion of the concept of early intervention as a tool for college preparation. It offers strategies…

This leaflet contains a checklist of actions students should take to prepare for college. The checklist begins with the pre high school years, by advising selection of challenging courses and outlining ways to save for college. Ninth graders are again advised to select challenging courses and to begin to think about possible careers. It is…

Prepared by volunteers representing a wide range of interests and experience and including students with disabilities, this guide provides basic information about support services available to students with disabilities at public and private postsecondary education institutions in the State of Washington. The guide may also serve as a resource for…

This guidebook is designed to help Virginia high school students plan for college. It suggests ways for students to prepare for college, classes they should take in high school to make sure they will be accepted into college, and ways to get scholarships and other kinds of financial aid. The booklet outlines the courses required for graduation…