Peterson's Get a Jump Middle Atlantic 2001: Your Guide to College Planning and Career Exploration

By Peterson's

An innovative all-in-one resource, this magazine helps students make smooth transitions from high school into college, vocational and technical programs, and the workplace. All students need real-life skills, whether they intend to continue on to higher education or enter the job market.Through interactive worksheets, personal surveys, and informative articles, Get a Jump helps students assess themselves, set goals, collect information from state and national resources, and visualize themselves as successful. Articles cover key issues that students must address when thinking about life after high school -- standardized tests, student resources, money, going to school, and school-to-work opportunities. Firsthand advice from admission officers, guidance counselors, and other students will help ease anxiety about what to expect. With expanded and valuable information, customized by region, Get a Jump 2001 features: -- Complete listings of colleges and universities, vo-tech schools, and internships for each state in the region-- Valuable information on state and national scholarship opportunities-- Advice on applying to college, college visits, interviewing, and adjusting to life on campus-- Tips on resumes, interviews, and career planning-- Straight talk from students and counselors on lifestyle and health issues such as stress management, conflict resolution, and drug and alcohol abuse.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0768904196
• ISBN13: 9780768904192
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Petersons
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 9.0" x 0.5"