Lisa Maxwell Arter

College (eBook, ePUB)

The Ultimate Teen Guide

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Every year, millions of high schoolers take the next step to further their education by applying to college. While the typical eighteen-year-old spends two-thirds of his or her life in school, college can be a daunting prospect. Teens should be able to enjoy their final years of high school without feeling stressed about their life after graduation. In College: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Lisa Maxwell Arter addresses high school students' concerns about their college futures. In addition to providing an overview of the application process, this book offers advice on: how to choose the right schoolsuccessful application tipswhen and how to involve parents Uniquely, this book also outlines the college experience, particularly the first year, offering useful information every freshman needs to survive and thrive on campus-from housing and navigating the bookstore to safety and interactions with other students, faculty, and university personnel. Tips included here help students: develop successful relationships with roommatesmanage stressstudy effectively balance school and life responsibilitiesplan and manage finances Featuring real stories and quotes from teens about their experiences, this book guides young adults through their transition from high school to college and sheds light on the entire process-from committing to a school to the end of freshman year. College: The Ultimate Teen Guide serves as a valuable resource for all teens, whether they are just beginning to think about their future or are ready to take the next steps in their education.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Altersempfehlung: ab 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781538104132
• Artikelnr.: 56812251

Autorenporträt

Dr. Lisa Maxwell Arter is an award-winning educator, author, and scholar with nearly 30 years of experience working with adolescents and teens, and over a decade of experience preparing future teachers. As Director of English Education and a longtime leader in state and national literacy organizations, she brings deep expertise in adolescent development, curriculum design, and life-readiness education. Dr. Arter has planned and led statewide English education conferences, chaired initiatives that celebrate outstanding teachers, and designed outreach programs that connect teens to meaningful learning beyond the classroom. Her research spans adolescent development, curriculum innovation, and the role of education in supporting students' social-emotional and life-readiness skills in a rapidly changing world.

Inhaltsangabe

How to Use this Book Introduction PART ONE: GETTING INTO COLLEGE Chapter
One: Choosing a College Chapter Two: Applying to College Chapter Three: The
College Visit Chapter Four: Financial Aid Chapter Five: The Acceptance PART
TWO: STAYING IN COLLEGE Chapter Six: Housing Chapter Seven: Classes Chapter
Eight: Who's Who Chapter Nine: Your Health Chapter Ten: Risky Behaviors
Chapter Eleven: Relationships Chapter Twelve: Finances Chapter Thirteen:
Extracurricular Activities Chapter Fourteen: Changes Appendix A: College
Tour Q&A Form Appendix B: Campus Tour Record Appendix C: Moving List List
of Included Tables and Graphs Resources for Teens About the Author