2017 College Bound: Proven Ways to Plan and Prepare for Getting Into the College of Your Dreams

by Christine Hand Gonzales Ed.D.

Overview

The 2017 edition of "College Bound" guides you through the college planning timeline, the search and application process, and campus visits, with additional tips and resources. It will show ways to approach counselors, teachers, or moderators to request an effective letter of recommendation, give tips on self-marketing through the college essay, provide suggestions for a top-notch resume of extracurricular activities, and offer advice for taking standardized tests. If you are a budding artist, a competitive athlete, or interested in a military career, or transitioning from being home-schooled to college, this book is for you. If you have special needs or a disability, this book is for you. If you are thinking about learning a trade or attending community college, this book is for you. Interested in understanding the "nuts and bolts" of financial aid and where to find scholarships? This book is for you. Looking for an extensive list of publications and internet resources that is beyond compare? "College Bound" is for you – giving you all these resources and more.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940157203504
Publisher:	College Path LLC
Publication date:	12/24/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	302
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Dr. Christine Hand Gonzales, author of “College Bound: Proven Ways to Plan and Prepare for Getting into the College of Your Dreams,” the companion workbook, “My College Bound Plan,” “Your College Planning Survival Guide: Smart Tips From Students, Parents, and Professionals Who Made It Through,” "A Book of Questions to Jumpstart Your Career Search," and "Paying for College Without Breaking the Bank" is a professional college planning consultant with more than twenty years of experience. Her work with high school juniors and seniors has focused on career exploration and college counseling. Dr. Gonzales earned a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, a Master’s in Counseling Education from the University of Bridgeport, and a Bachelor’s in Art Education and Economics from St. Lawrence University. Dr. Gonzales was an adjunct professor for UCLA’s online College Counseling Certificate Program and created course content and text for the program. To contact Dr. Gonzales or to learn more about her consulting practice, books, or her website -
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