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College for Students with Disabilities
by Temple Grandin and Stephen M. Shore and Ehrin Mchenry and Dena Gassner and Mitchell Nagler and Francine Conway and Anita Frey and Alyssa L. Conigliaro and Chanelle Tyler Best and Karleen Haines and Sonia Minutella and Kelsey Mclaughlin and Melissa Mooney and Patrick Kelty and Pavan John Antony and Diana Damilatis and Kerry MagroSharing the personal stories of individuals with disabilities who describe both the challenges and successes of their time in higher education, and with a major section on the findings of broad ranging research into the experiences of such students, the book explores the current situation, what works, and how things can be improved.
"You are not college material" or "you don't belong in college" are comments frequently heard by students with disabilities. Despite this, college education is now an expected part of the transition to adulthood for many individuals with disabilities. The book includes practical advice to encourage self-advocacy in students with disabilities, and to support the professionals who are facing the challenges alongside them.
Covering cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and much more, this is vital reading for parents, individuals with disabilities, school teachers, college professors, and professionals working with adults with disabilities.
College and Career Success for Students with Learning Disabilities
by Roslyn DolberThis book offers advice for choosing a college and getting accepted, facing the challenges of coursework, and assessing job options.
College Admissions Cracked
by Jill Margaret ShulmanHow to help your kid navigate the college admissions process -- from scheduling standardized tests to writing essays -- month by month, girlfriend's-guide style.So, your child is a high school junior. You've heard other parents with kids older than yours whisper the word "college" like it was a terminal disease. You've seen their taut, maniacal grins as they try to hold it together. The process of weathering and conquering the college admissions process with a teenager is a daunting affair for many. Advice will pour in through friends, your child's guidance counselor, and your mother's neighbor's cousin.Thankfully, Jill Margaret Shulman, a college admissions coach, application evaluator, college writing instructor, essayist, author, and empathetic parent, is here to be your fiercest ally. She'll guide you through the entire crazy ritual that college admissions has become, month by month, breath by deep, cleansing breath, until you drop your kid off at college where she will ignore your phone calls and texts. Come as you are -- whether chill or roiling with anxiety -- and Shulman, along with a platoon of experts and fellow parents, will help you maintain your strength and sense of self-worth, so easily lost somewhere between your teenager's screaming, "I hate you! You're ruining my life!" and typing your credit card number into the College Board's website for the twentieth time. You've got college admissions cracked, and now, this book has got your back.
The Best 385 Colleges, 2020 Edition
by The Princeton Review and Robert FranekA revised and updated edition of the hottest college guidebook, a perennial favorite of the national media!NO ONE KNOWS COLLEGES LIKE THE PRINCETON REVIEW! The Princeton Review's college rankings started in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. Over 25 years and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is no single “best” college, only the best college for you … and that this is the book that will help you find it!STRAIGHT FROM STUDENTS TO YOU· 385 in-depth school profiles based on candid feedback from 140,000 students, covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and moreRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of LifeDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications, test scores, tuition, and average indebtedness· Comprehensive information on selectivity, freshman profiles, and application deadlines at each schoolPlus! Free access to 2 full-length practice tests online (1 SAT and 1 ACT) to help you prep for the important admissions-exams part of your admissions journey.
The Best 384 Colleges, 2019 Edition
by Princeton Review and Robert Franek*****As seen on the TODAY SHOW!*****NO ONE KNOWS COLLEGES LIKE THE PRINCETON REVIEW! The Princeton Review's college rankings started in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. Over 25 years and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is no single “best” college, only the best college for you … and that this is the book that will help you find it!What Makes THE BEST 384 COLLEGES the Most Popular College Guide?STRAIGHT FROM STUDENTS TO YOU· 384 in-depth school profiles based on candid feedback from 138,000 students, covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and moreRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of LifeDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications, test scores, tuition, and average indebtedness· Comprehensive information on selectivity, freshman profiles, and application deadlines at each schoolPlus! Free access to 2 full-length practice tests online (1 SAT and 1 ACT) to help you prep for the important admissions-exams part of your admissions journey.
ACT Total Prep 2020-2021
by Kaplan Test PrepACT Total Prep 2020, Kaplan&’s biggest and brand-new ACT prep book, has the most content review, efficient strategies, and realistic practice to help you score higher. We have everything you need in one big book, plus a full year of access to online resources—including a 250-question Qbank, video lessons, and 5 practice tests—to help you master each section of the ACT.The Most PracticeSix full-length Kaplan practice tests: 2 in the book and 4 online.More than 2,000 practice questions with detailed explanations, including hundreds of brand-new questions.Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip.Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you&’ve learned.Longer quizzes after every unit to help you cement your understanding.A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify the lesson&’s focus and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension.Efficient Strategy&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter as reminders that the ACT math test is primarily a strategy test.&“Reflect&” pages after each chapter—these help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics and make a plan for improving before the test.Kaplan&’s expert strategies for each test section, including special techniques for the optional essay.Online study guidance to help you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test.Expert GuidanceWe know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the ACT, and we use real data to design the most effective strategies and study plans.Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn.We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and 9 out of 10 Kaplan students get into one or more of their top choice colleges.
ACT Prep Plus 2021
by Kaplan Test PrepKaplan&’s ACT Prep Plus 2021 has the detailed subject review, practice tests, and expert strategies you need to be prepared for test day. This edition includes hundreds of practice questions, online practice tests, and video lessons from our experts to help you face test day with confidence.Kaplan is an Official Teaching Partner of the ACT. For more information visit https://www.kaptest.com/act/practice/act-rapid-review-live.We&’re so certain that ACT Prep Plus 2021 offers the guidance you need that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the ACT—or you'll get your money back.Essential Review5 full-length Kaplan practice tests with detailed answer explanations (1 printed in the book and 4 tests online)Scoring and analysis for 1 official ACT testOne-year access to our online center with additional quizzes and videos to help guide your studyPre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skipExpert scoring, analysis, and explanations online for one official ACT Practice TestMixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you&’ve learnedA practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehensionEfficient Strategy&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter so you don&’t lose sight of the fact that the ACT math test is primarily a strategy test&“Reflect&” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics and make a plan for improving before the test after completing each chapterOnline study guidance to help you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the testExpert GuidanceKaplan's expert teachers make sure our materials are true to the ACT.Nine out of 10 Kaplan students get into one or more of their top-choice colleges.We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools.
Accommodations--or Just Good Teaching?
by Bonnie M. Hodge and Jennie Preston-SabinThis is an excellent book for college professors, college students with disabilities, or people working with disabled college students. it explains the different accommendations available for these students, and what exactly the law covers. Definitely worth reading if you are a student planning to go to college and who have a disability.
8 Steps to Paying Less for College
by Princeton ReviewFINANCIAL AID MADE EASY! This concise, easy-to-follow guide breaks the confusing college financial aid process down into 8 simple steps to help you afford your education.Alas, not everybody started saving for college when their kid was in diapers. But there’s still hope—and help! This friendly guide distills the confusing financial aid process into 8 clear, actionable steps you can take RIGHT NOW to help afford college.The underlying message is simple: Parents and students who understand how to apply for financial aid get more financial aid. Armed with the checklists, timelines, and info in this book, you’ll be able to:• Figure out what colleges actually cost• Understand grants, loans, work-study, and other forms of aid• Get to know the FAFSA® and CSS Profile(TM)• Research scholarship opportunities• Quickly compare financial aid offers from different schools• Find creative ways to lighten your debt loadNote: This book is designed to be a quick primer covering the most useful core finanicial aid information. For students and parents looking for comprehensive, A-Z guidance—including long-term strategies and step-by-step help on the forms—check out Paying for College, The Princeton Review's classic and definitive guide to the A-to-Zs of financial aid.
7 Steps For Success
by Elizabeth HambletThis book gives students the proper preparation for college by empowering them to pursue success-- not just at college, but after graduation, too.