Think College? Me? Now?
Think College? Me? Now?

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13:

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This handbook is designed to encourage students in middle school and junior high school to begin thinking about attending college. It defines the different types of colleges that exist; compares the salaries of college graduates to those of non-college graduates; discusses technical programs; lists the type of jobs available to those who attend two-year programs, four-year programs, and graduate programs; lists college preparatory courses by subject area; encourages students to seek help when planning for college; provides a breakdown of the costs of college; defines different types of financial aid; provides web site addresses for federal financial aid information. The following steps in getting ready for college are described: (1) deciding what kind of school to attend; (2) taking the right courses in middle and high school; (3) finding out how much college costs; (4) exploring financial aid options and saving money. (MKA)

Colleges That Change Lives
Colleges That Change Lives

Author: Loren Pope

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-07-25

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1101221348

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Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.

The Last Lecture
The Last Lecture

Author: Randy Pausch

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780340978504

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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

Partnership for Family Involvement in Education
Partnership for Family Involvement in Education

Author: Susan Otterbourg

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-10

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1437901239

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Explains how the Partnership for Family Involvement in Educ. addresses issues, provides info., expands professional dev¿t., and offers opportunities for sharing and networking, all in the area of educating America¿s children. The Partnership seeks to help other collaborative initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The Partnership encourages individuals, partner org., and alliances, whether or not they are members of the Partnership, to develop and implement effective family involvement practices in educ. The goals of the Partnership are to: increase opportunities for families to be more involved in their children¿s educ. both at home and at school; and promote children¿s learning and achieve. Also discusses the ¿No Child Left Behind¿ educ. reform.

Think College!
Think College!

Author: Meg Grigal

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13:

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Help students with intellectual disabilities succeed in college with this comprehensive resource. You'll discover the big picture of today's postsecondary options and learn how to support students with disabilities before, during, and after a successful t