Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning by Peterson's -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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A LETTER TO STUDENTS A MESSAGE FOR PARENTS

Preparing for the Future Using the Teens’ Guide Forming a Plan Communication Is Key

PART 1: YOU'RE GOING TO BE A FRESHMAN

Chapter 1: The Big Jump to High School

You’re Off to High School The Differences: Middle School vs. High School There’s So Much to Do! Honors or Nonhonors: Choosing Classes What in the World Is a GPA and What the Heck Is a Transcript? Tips for a Smooth Start Beware the Black Hole of the Backpack

PART 2: JUMP-START YOUR FUTURE

Chapter 2: A Look at Yourself

Ready to Fly? Choosing a Career That Will Make You Happy On the Hunt for Information

Chapter 3: The First Steps to a Career

The Vocational/Career Education Path The Tech-Prep Path Using the Summer to Your Advantage Flip Burgers and Learn About Life Try Your Hand at an Internship Volunteering in Your Community

PART 3: THE ROAD TO MORE EDUCATION

Chapter 4: Planning Your Education While in High School

Your Education Time Line Six Study Skills That Lead to Success Classes to Take if You’re Going to College

Chapter 5: Tackling the Tests

What the Tests Are . . . and Aren’t The ACT The SAT The PSAT/NMSQT SAT Subject Tests The TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) What Other Tests Should I Know About? What Can I Do to Prepare for These Tests?

Chapter 6: The College Search

The Best Resources Online Help Campus Visits The College Interview Should You Head for the Ivy League? Minority Students Students With Disabilities Go To College

Chapter 7: Applying to College

What Schools Look for in Prospective Students Admission Procedures More Mumbo Jumbo The Complete Application Package Special Information for Athletes Auditions and Portfolios The Gap-Year Option

Chapter 8: Financial Aid Dollars and Sense

A Bird’s-Eye View of Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid Federal Grants Federal Scholarships Federal Loans Other Federal Programs Thinking Ahead to Paying Back Your Student Loan Families’ Guide to Tax Cuts for Education Applying for Financial Aid National, Statewide, and Local Scholarships Scholarships for Minority Students Applying for Scholarships What You Need to Know About Athletic Scholarships Winning the Scholarship with a Winning Essay Myths about Scholarships and Financial Aid Scholarship Scams Financial Aid on the Web

Chapter 9: What to Expect in College

Choosing Your Classes Choosing your Major The Other Side of College: Having Fun! Roommates Commuting from Home What if You Don’t Like the College You Pick?

Chapter 10: Other Options After High School

Who is on the Traditional 4-Year College Path? Distance Learning Community Colleges Vocational/Career Colleges Financial Aid Options for Career and Community Colleges Apprenticeships

Chapter 11: The Military Option

Should I Work for the Largest Employer in the United States? Choosing Which Branch to Join The ASVAB Basic Training: What Have I Gotten Myself Into? Paying for College through the Armed Services

PART 4: YOU AND THE WORKPLACE

Chapter 12: Jump into Work

The Career/College Time Line Writing Your Resume Job Hunting 101 The Job Interview What Employers Expect from Employees Jumping on the Salary Fast Track On the Job

Chapter 13: Survival Skills

How to Say “No Thanks” to Stress Winning the Time-Management Game Moving Out on Your Own? Are Credit Cards Okay for Teens? Drugs and Alcohol: Are You at Risk? Conflict: How to Avoid It or Defuse It The Lowdown on Sexual Harassment Staying Healthy in Spite of Yourself The Future is Yours

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