Every year, millions of high schoolers take the next step to further their education by applying to college. While the typical eighteen-year-old spends two-thirds of his or her life in school, college can be a daunting prospect. Teens should be able to enjoy their final years of high school without feeling stressed about their life after graduation.
In College: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Lisa Maxwell Arter addresses high school students' concerns about their college futures. In addition to providing an overview of the application process, this book offers advice on:
how to choose the right schoolsuccessful application tipswhen and how to involve parents
Uniquely, this book also outlines the college experience, particularly the first year, offering useful information every freshman needs to survive and thrive on campus—from housing and navigating the bookstore to safety and interactions with other students, faculty, and university personnel. Tips included here help students:
develop successful relationships with roommatesmanage stressstudy effectively balance school and life responsibilitiesplan and manage finances
Featuring real stories and quotes from teens about their experiences, this book guides young adults through their transition from high school to college and sheds light on the entire process—from committing to a school to the end of freshman year. College: The Ultimate Teen Guide serves as a valuable resource for all teens, whether they are just beginning to think about their future or are ready to take the next steps in their education.
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1Table of contents
- Contents
- How to Use This Book
- Introduction
- Part I: Getting into College
- Chapter 1: Choosing a College
- Chapter 2: Applying to College
- Chapter 3: The College Visit
- Chapter 4: Financial Aid
- Chapter 5: The Acceptance
- Part II: Staying in College
- Chapter 6: Housing
- Chapter 7: Classes
- Chapter 8: Who’s Who
- Chapter 9: Your Health
- Chapter 10: Risky Behaviors
- Chapter 11: Relationships
- Chapter 12: Finances
- Chapter 13: Extracurricular Activities
- Chapter 14: Changes
- Appendix A: Q&A Tour Form
- Appendix B: Campus Tour Record
- Notes
- Resources for Teens
- About the Author