IPCN
Indiana Pathways to College Network

 

About IPCN

Online Community

Library and Resources

 
Annotated Bibliography

Author(s):College Board
Title:Preparing students for college
Source:http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/...
Date: 
Organization:College Board
Short Description:This webpage offers a list of steps to prepare for college.
Annotation:This webpage offers a list of steps students can take to prepare themselves for college.
Link: View Full Text

Print Bibliography: HyperLink 

Is this item's link broken? Report Broken Link

Associated Keywords:
College and Career Planning (for Students)
High School
Preparation/College Readiness
Senior Year of High School
Transition to College
Websites

Similar Items:
101 Great books: Recommended for college-bound readers
Ten ways to help your child become self-reliant
College prep glossary: College admissions from A to Z
Action plan: Your senior
Choosing a college major
Break down the bill: What's it going to cost?
Create a college watchlist: Track schools and requirements
The key to success in community college
Campus visit checklist: How to make the most of the trip
Year end to-do list
Application FAQs: Counselors give the inside scoop on applying to college
Essay tips for your child: Conquering the blank page
Early decision and early action
Inside the admissions process: What happens to your child's applications?
Preparing for a campus visit: Know before you go
Should your child take a year off?: It's not the end of the world
What to do about senioritis: Help your child make senior year count
Where the scholarships are: How to develop a scholarship strategy
How to apply for a scholarship: The money is there, but you have to ask for it
Can you spot a scholarship scam? Be a smart consumer
Your senior year
High school to college and careers: Aligning state policies
Choosing smart electives: Cultivating interests, strengths, and special talents
Volunteer opportunities: Helping others can help your child
The extracurricular edge: Quality over quantity
Great summer jobs: Explore careers and gain valuable experience
Summer learning programs: Diversifying the high school experience
A balanced course load: Classes, electives, college prep—and enjoying it
Is college right for your child?: How to weigh the pros and cons
Why community colleges?
Action plan: Your junior
Action plan: Your sophomore
Action plan: Your freshman
How well do you know your child?
Discover 10 ways to jump-start college planning: Help your child take the right steps, now
Managing procrastination: Help your child build good study habits
Dorms: The true hollywood story: On-campus housing options
How many applications? Finalizing the college list
Why 20 is too many: Understanding the application frenzy
Getting college credit before college: The Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) and College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®)
The college search: How you can help your child
What selectivity means for your child: Understanding admissions factors
Quick-start college selection: Pick a baby-step, any baby-step
Helping Teens Succeed
College application calendar: Save the date for college
Price isn't the only consideration: Look beyond the cost side of the equation
Sizing up colleges: Big vs. small: One size does not fit all
Why visit? Filling in the blanks
Knowhow2go.org
Student poll: High school students want parents to be more involved in college planning
Dates, deadlines, and details: A monthly activity calendar
Financial aid myths
California State University: Early assessment program
NACAC Prep for college calendar
Developing a college-going culture in a middle school: A toolkit
Early college placement testing opportunities in Maine
YourWordsToday.org
SREB/Go Alliance
Getting students ready for college and careers: Transitional senior mathematics
Examining the role of summer bridge programs in promoting college readiness and completion: Lessons learned from Texas' developmental summer bridges
Ramp-up to Readiness
2007 College preparatory kit for high school students
Project stepping stone: A college preparation program for Hispanic youth
Letters of recommendation: How to stand out from the crowd
Applications: A parent's role
Character counts: The child behind the numbers
Application requirements: There's more than just a form
Home-schooled students and admissions: Your child's unique approach to the process
How not to be a helicopter parent
Your child's high school counselor: Putting it all together
Recommended classes: A great schedule leads to college success
Helping students make good decisions and act on them: The real meaning of guidance and advisement
High school planner: Your guide to planning for college
College guidance
National football league high school website: Academics
Guide for parents: Ten steps to prepare your child for college
Preparing for college
Homework helper: Help your child take control
Motivating the unmotivated student