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College Success for Students with Physical Disabilities
by Chris Wise TiedemannCollege Success for Students With Physical Disabilities is a college planning guide for students with physical disabilities and chronic medical conditions. Students will learn about their rights under the laws governing education and disability, self-advocacy, choosing a college, how having a physical disability affects admissions testing, the increased responsibilities in college, and how to make sure they get everything they need. The book contains forms, checklists, interviews with other students, advice from college disability services personnel, and profiles of disability-friendly colleges across the United States.
College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities
by Cynthia G. Simpson and Vicky G. SpencerThe complete handbook for college-bound kids with learning disabilities. Planning for college can be one of the biggest moments in a teen's life, but for those students with learning and other disabilities, the college experience can be fraught with frustration, uncertainty, and lowered self-confidence. College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities offers teens the confidence, strategies, and guidance they need to effectively choose a college, get prepared for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. The book covers pertinent topics such as understanding the rights and responsibilities of students with special needs, talking to professors and peers, getting involved, asking for and receiving accommodations, and utilizing one's strengths to meet and exceed academic standards. This unique reference book also includes advice from current college students with disabilities to empower future students and provide them with hope for success.
SAT Premium Study Guide with 7 Practice Tests
by Sharon Weiner Green and Ira K. Wolf and Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Barron's SAT Premium Study Guide with 7 Practice Tests provides detailed review, online practice, and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step review helps you master the content, and full-length practice tests in the book and online help you feel ready for the actual SAT.This edition includes: Four full-length practice tests in the book, Two full-length online practice tests, One full-length diagnostic test to help identify strengths and weaknesses so you can pinpoint your trouble spots and focus your study, Barron's extensive vocabulary list in online flashcard formatAn overview of the SAT, an explanation of the test's scoring method, and study advice from experienced teachers, Test-taking tactics for the exam as a whole, and special strategies for each part of the test, including detailed instruction in writing the SAT essay, Subject reviews covering all sections of the test, including Reading, Writing and Language, and Mathematics
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.
Navigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities
by Meg Grigal and Joseph Madaus and Lyman L. Dukes III and Debra HartNavigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities provides effective strategies for navigating the transition process from high school into college for students with a wide range of disabilities. As students with disabilities attend two and four-year colleges in increasing numbers and through expanding access opportunities, challenges remain in helping these students and their families prepare for and successfully transition into higher education. Professionals and families supporting transition activities are often unaware of today’s new and rapidly developing options for postsecondary education. This practical guide offers user-friendly resources, including vignettes, research summaries, and hands-on activities that can be easily implemented in the classroom and in the community and that facilitate strong collaboration between schools and families. Preparation issues such as financial aid, applying for college, and other long-term planning areas are addressed in detail. An accompanying student resource section offers materials for high school students with disabilities that secondary educators, counselors, and transition personnel can use to facilitate exploration and planning discussions. Framing higher education as a possible transition goal for all students with disabilities, Navigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities supports the postsecondary interests of more than four million public school students with disabilities.
Princeton Review ACT Premium Prep, 2020
by The Princeton ReviewTHE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR YOUR HIGHEST POSSIBLE ACT SCORE—including 8 full-length practice tests for realistic prep, content reviews for all test sections, techniques for scoring success, and premium online extras.Techniques That Actually Work.• Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the ACT• Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score.• Complete coverage of all test topics, including the reading and written portions• Thorough review of the skills necessary to help you ace all five ACT sectionsPractice Your Way to Excellence.• 8 full-length practice tests (4 in the book, 4 online) with detailed answer explanations• Instant score reports for online tests,with optional LiveGrader™ essay scoringAccess to Our Exclusive Premium Online Student Tools.• Online practice exams to hone your test-taking techniques• Video tutorials with expert advice from leading course instructors• Customized multi-week study plans• Exclusive access to college and university rankings• College admissions and financial aid tips• Special downloadable "College Admissions Insider" booklet packed with information about planning college visits, picking a perfect school, and writing standout essays
Fiske Guide to Getting Into the Right College
by Edward Fiske and Bruce Hammond"An exceptionally useful overview for the college bound."--BooklistGet Accepted to the College That's Right For You Getting into college can be stressful. It's hard enough to find your dream school, but you need to navigate the admissions process too! Never fear. With advice from the two leading college admission experts, the Fiske Guide to Getting Into the Right College will help you generate a list of schools you love and walk you step-by-step through the process of applying to them.The most trusted experts in America's colleges will show you how to: Discover which schools are right for you based on academic programs, size, location, institutional culture, and more Wrap your head around standardized tests Write compelling essays (even if you're not a great writer) Show off your best features in your application Ask the right questions during campus visits Understand how admissions officers rank candidates Gets off the wait list and into the college of your dreams Attract and negotiate the best financial aid packageThe most trusted resource for helping students get into the schools of their choice.
SAT Reading & Writing Prep
by Kaplan Test PrepPrepare for the SAT with confidence! With more than 75 years of experience and more than 95% of our students getting into their top-choice schools, Kaplan knows how to increase your score and get you into your top-choice college. Prep Smarter. Not Harder. Kaplan&’s SAT Reading and Writing Prep provides everything you need to master the challenging Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections on the SAT. This focused guide provides concise review of how to effectively and efficiently read passages to answer questions correctly and ample practice, from drills to mixed practice sets, to help you raise your score.Kaplan&’s SAT Reading and Writing Prep contains many features to help improve test scores, including: * 19 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Practice Sets with detailed explanations * More than 150 practice questions with expert explanations * Methods and strategies to improve your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score* Full Reading and Writing and Language practice test sections Kaplan provides the practice you need to improve your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score—guaranteed. Kaplan&’s SAT Reading and Writing Prep is the must-have preparation tool for every student looking to score higher and get into their top-choice college.Best used with Kaplan&’s SAT Prep Plus for comprehensive SAT prep.
SAT Total Prep 2021
by Kaplan Test PrepRated "Best of the Best" in SAT Prep Books by BestReviews, May 2019SAT Total Prep 2021, Kaplan&’s biggest SAT prep book, has more than 1,000 pages of content review, efficient strategies, and realistic practice to help you score higher. This updated edition includes hundreds of new practice questions, new quizzes, and a new layout based on student feedback. With SAT Total Prep 2021 you'll have everything you need in one big book, plus one-year access to online resources including a new 250-question Qbank, video lessons, and practice tests to help you master each section of the SAT.The Most PracticeFive full-length Kaplan practice tests: two in the book and three online.More than 1,500 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 its focus, and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension.Expert scoring, analysis, and explanations online for two official College Board SAT Practice Tests.Efficient Strategy&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter so you don&’t lose sight of the fact that the SAT math test is primarily a strategy test.&“Reflect&” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics after completing each chapter 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 SAT, 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 more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools.We're so certain that SAT Total Prep 2021 offers all the guidance you need to excel on the SAT that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the SAT—or you'll get your money back.
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.
The Other College Guide
by Jane Sweetland and Paul Glastris and Staff Washington MonthlyA college degree has never been more important-or more expensive. If you're not made of money, where can you get an amazing liberal arts education without your parents having to remortgage the house or cash in their retirement fund? Which degrees will allow you to fulfill your dreams and earn a decent paycheck? What do you really need to know if you're the first in your family to go to college? How do you find good schools that offer a well-rounded campus life for black or Latino students?From the staff of Washington Monthly comes a new kind of college guide, inspired by and including the magazine's signature alternative college rankings. The Other College Guide features smartly designed, engaging chapters on finding the best-fit schools and the real deal about money, loans, and preparing for the world of work. This essential higher ed handbook also highlights information on what to look for (and watch out for) in online programs and for-profit colleges and concludes with fifty profiles of remarkable but frequently overlooked schools. All things being unequal, The Other College Guide will provide American students-and their families and school counselors-with the honest and practical information they need to make sense of the college process and carve a path to the future they imagine.
Paying for College, 2020 Edition
by The Princeton Review and Kalman ChanyA SMARTER WAY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. Take control of your financial aid experience with this essential guide—the only annual guidebook with line-by-line instructions for completing the FAFSA aid forms!Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. With line-by-line instructions for filling out the FAFSA and consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs, Paying for College helps you take control of your experience and:• Learn how the new tax law affects financing your college education• Maximize your financial aid eligibility• Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college costs and avoid expensive mistakes• Complete every question on the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms to your best advantage• Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal them if necessary • Plan strategically as a separated/divorced parent, blended family, or independent student
Princeton Review SAT Premium Prep, 2021
by The Princeton ReviewTHE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR YOUR HIGHEST POSSIBLE SCORE—including 8 full-length practice tests for realistic prep, content reviews for all test sections, techniques for scoring success, and access to premium online extras.Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score.· Comprehensive subject review for every section of the exam· Valuable practice with complex reading comprehension passages and higher-level math problems· Hands-on experience with all question types (multi-step problems, passage-based grammar questions, and more)Practice Your Way to Perfection.· 8 full-length practice tests (4 in the book, 4 online) with detailed answer explanations· Drills for each test section—Reading, Writing and Language, and Math—plus writing exercises to help prepare for the essay· In-depth online score reports for all practice tests to help analyze and track your progressTechniques That Actually Work.· Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the SAT· Pacing tips to help you maximize your time· Detailed examples of how to employ each strategy to your advantageIncludes Access to Premium Online Exclusives:· Videos to teach you SAT test-taking strategies and commonly-tested topics· Access to college and university rankings, college admissions advice, and financial aid tips· Multi-week study guides· Special &“SAT Insider&” section packed with helpful info on picking your perfect school and writing essays that stand out
Succeeding as a Student in the STEM Fields with an Invisible Disability
by Christy OslundThe STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) attract many students with autism, ADD, affective disorders and related invisible disabilities who are highly intelligent and analytical, but who, upon entering higher education, may find that they struggle with independent living and a different way of learning. This is a preparation guide for students and their families that explains everything they need to know about the university experience including classroom behavior, study skills, self-reliance, accessing support services, and when parents should and shouldn't get involved. Offering practical advice and strategies, this is a useful handbook that students can refer to again and again throughout their college years guiding them on their paths to becoming the inventors, scientists, engineers, and computer entrepreneurs of the future.
Cracking the SSAT & ISEE, 2020 Edition
by The Princeton ReviewWORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER, WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW. Get the prep you need to ace the SSAT & ISEE with 6 full-length practice tests, thorough content reviews, and tons of extra drills in the book.Techniques That Actually Work.• Time-saving tips to help you effectively tackle the exam• Problem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questions• Point-earning strategies for multiple-choice questions Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score.• Complete coverage of the Math, Verbal, and Reading sections for both tests• A thorough review of fundamental math skills and frequently appearing SSAT and ISEE vocabulary words• A detailed syllabus online that you can download and print for easy reference and notesPractice Your Way to Excellence.• 5 full-length, in-book practice tests (2 for SSAT, 3 for ISEE) with detailed scoring instructions• 1 full-length, downloadable SSAT Elementary Level exam online• Practice questions and drills inside the book for every level, subject, and question type to keep track of your progress
Life After High School
by Christina Cacioppo Bertsch and Susan Yellin*Bronze Medal Winner in the Education / Academic / Teaching Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards** Bronze Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Education Category *Graduating high school and moving on to further education or the workplace brings with it a whole new set of challenges, and this is especially true for students with disabilities. This useful book provides a complete overview of the issues such students and their families will need to consider, and outlines the key skills they will need in order to succeed once they get there. The authors describe the legal landscape as it applies to students with disabilities in the USA, and how to obtain the proper disability documentation to ensure that the student receives the right support and accommodations in college. Focusing specifically on the issues that affect students with disabilities, they offer advice on everything from dealing with college entrance exams and the college application process, to selecting the right college, visiting the campus, and achieving medical and financial independence away from home. A list of further resources guides students and their families towards additional sources of information and support, and stories of students with disabilities who have made the transition from high school to further education or the workplace are included throughout. This accessible and thoroughly readable book offers help and support to students with disabilities of all kinds, and their families, both before and during the transition to life after high school.
SAT Math Prep
by Kaplan Test PrepPrepare for the SAT with confidence! With more than 75 years of experience and more than 95% of our students getting into their top-choice schools, Kaplan knows how to increase your score and get you into your top-choice college! Prep Smarter. Not Harder. Kaplan&’s SAT Math Prep provides everything you need to master the challenging Math on the SAT! It reviews every concept from basic Algebra to Advanced Trig and will help you focus your studies on the most important math topics to increase your score! This focused guide includes in-depth coverage of every math concept tested on the SAT as well as effective score-raising methods and strategies for building speed and accuracy from Kaplan&’s top math experts. Kaplan&’s SAT Math Prep contains many essential and unique features to help improve test scores, including: * 16 comprehensive Math Practice Sets with detailed explanations * More than 250 practice questions with expert explanations * Methods and Strategies to improve your Math score * Techniques for Multiple Choice, Grid-In, and Extended Thinking questions * Review of important Math Concepts Kaplan provides you with everything you need to improve your Math score—guaranteed. Kaplan&’s Math Workbook for the SAT is the must-have preparation tool for every student looking to score higher and get into their top-choice college!
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.
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 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.
SAT Prep Plus 2021
by Kaplan Test PrepKaplan's SAT Prep Plus 2021 prepares you for test day with expert strategies, clear explanations, and realistic practice, including a 250-question online Qbank. Ample practice questions, quizzes, a layout based on student feedback, and online study-planning guidance.We're so certain that SAT Prep Plus 2021 offers all the guidance you need to excel on the SAT that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the SAT—or you'll get your money back.The Best PracticeFive full-length Kaplan practice tests: two in the book and three onlineMore than 1,400 practice questions with detailed explanationsPre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skipMixed 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 comprehensionExpert scoring, analysis, and explanations online for two official College Board SAT Practice TestsEfficient Strategy&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter so you don&’t lose sight of the fact that the SAT math test is primarily a strategy test.&“Reflect&” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics after completing each chapter and make a plan for improving before the test.Online study guidance helps you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test.Kaplan&’s expert strategies for each test section, including special techniques for the optional essay.Expert GuidanceWe know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the SAT, and 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 more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools.Want even more practice questions, strategies and tips, and expert video lessons online? Try our biggest book available: SAT Total Prep 2021.
The Secrets of Picking a College (and Getting In!)
by Jonah T. Hyman and Jeffrey Durso-Finley and Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. HymanTwo award-winning professors, a former admissions officer at a major university (now a counselor at a prestigious high school), and a gifted high school senior (now in the throes of the college admissions process himself) team up to offer you over 600 tips, techniques, and strategies to help you get in to the college of your choice. Comprehensive, yet easy-to-read, this book will teach you: How to size up the colleges you're considering--and come up with a coherent list. What are college nights, college fairs, and college rep visits--and how you can use each to your advantage. What are "holistic," "contextualized," and "legacy" admissions--and how each can work for you. How some schools count "demonstrated interest"--and how you can take advantage of this little-known fact. What are Early Decision, Early Action, and Single-Choice Early Action--and whether any is right for you. How to figure out the true costs of college, and what is the difference between "need-" and "merit-based" aid. What it means when colleges say they meet "100% of demonstrated financial aid" and what "loan-free" means. When and how to make campus visits--and what to do on each. How to prepare for each section of the ACT or SAT--and how to increase your scores. What admissions officers are looking for in your application--and how to give it to them. How to write the all-important Common App essay--and present your extra-curricular activities. How to prepare for an alumni interview--and present yourself in the best light. Whom to ask for letters-of-recommendation--and how to help them write the best possible letter. How to compare your final offers--and, in some cases, substantially improve them. When it's good to wait out the "wait list"--and when not. -and much, much more. When you understand the college admissions process, you can maximize your chance of success. Why not put yourself ahead of the pack?
The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020 - 2021
by ACTThe only guide from the ACT organization, the makers of the exam, with 5 genuine, full-length practice tests in print and online. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 is the only guide from the makers of the exam and it includes actual ACT test forms (taken from past ACT exams). It offers 5 actual ACT tests (all with optional writing tests) so you can practice at your own pace. To help you review, this guide provides detailed explanations for every answer and practical tips on how to boost your score on the English, math, reading, science, and optional writing tests. The test creators also created online resources accessible through this book. You can practice online with 5 full length practice tests to mimic the test day experience. These test questions can be organized, filtered, and tracked to test your exam performance. Get ready for test day with this bestselling guide to the ACT. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 will help you feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to do your best to ace the ACT! The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 includes: Information about the September 2020 ACT enhancements Real ACT test forms used in previous years’ exams Five full-length tests available in the book and online, including one NEW full-length test with optional writing test Online practice that mimics the testing experience Customizable questions bank with detailed answer explanations Helpful advice for test day
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.
From High School to College
by Elizabeth HambletCollege is a different world from high school and the laws, expectations, and culture around disability services and accommodations are different, too. Elizabeth Hamblet, a Columbia University Learning Specialist/Consultant and recognized transition speaker and writer, has written a one-of-a-kind, step-by-step guide that is an essential resource for college-bound students, their families, and the special educators and school counselors who work with them.