Think College? Me? Now?
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : PURD:32754068905995 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Think College? Me? Now? written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is designed to encourage students in middle school and junior high school to begin thinking about attending college. It defines the different types of colleges that exist; compares the salaries of college graduates to those of non-college graduates; discusses technical programs; lists the type of jobs available to those who attend two-year programs, four-year programs, and graduate programs; lists college preparatory courses by subject area; encourages students to seek help when planning for college; provides a breakdown of the costs of college; defines different types of financial aid; provides web site addresses for federal financial aid information. The following steps in getting ready for college are described: (1) deciding what kind of school to attend; (2) taking the right courses in middle and high school; (3) finding out how much college costs; (4) exploring financial aid options and saving money. (MKA)