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Product details

  • ISBN 9781538104125
  • Weight: 671g
  • Dimensions: 184 x 261mm
  • Publication Date: 15 Dec 2018
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Hardback
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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.

Lisa Maxwell Arter is an assistant professor of English education at Southern Utah University. A former secondary education teacher, Arter specializes in teaching general education and preservice education methods courses, where she works closely with many first-year and first-generation students.

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