The purpose of this book is to assist students and parents navigate through the college and financial aid process. It is written to give a more personal and individualized assistance to students and parents. This book is meant to be used as an additional resource that can be used to start thinking, planning and preparing to attend a university. It is not just for high school students, middle school students can use the book to begin looking into the many different types of colleges and universities available and the requirements needed to be accepted. There are also chapters written for community college and international students that can assist them with the process of continuing their education. It is an interactive book with worksheets and activities for students to complete and keep track of their progress.
The college going process is a long journey, a one to eight year adventure depending on whether students begin in middle school, high school, or community college. As students read through this book they will find many resources that will help them be informed and stay on track to attend a university. The sooner they begin, the more resources they will have to make better decisions. This book is one of those resources.
Some of the resources in this book are:
Advice for parents Creating a personal profile Learn to calculate your GPA Applying for financial aid and scholarships Universities with no or reduced loans Learn about student and parent loans SMART goals Four-year monthly calendar for high school students University requirement checklist for high school students Two-year calendar for community college transfer students Community college transfer requirement checklist Advising international students College entrance exams Searching for the right university What to consider when selecting a university