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Plan B: What if I'm Not Accepted to College
Rejection letters are a fact of life, but there are still ways of getting into the college of your choice. Here's what ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Not Going to College is a Viable Option
College is not always the logical next step for high school graduates. Find out about honorable and viable choices for ...
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A College Degree and a Dollar Will Get You Four Quarters
A Texas prison inmate wrote me recently asking for a free copy of my book after reading about it in a newspaper column ...
Source: College Parents of America
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Life After High School: Learning Outside the Classroom
Many in the field of education believe that taking a year out before starting college is good idea. Here is some ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Gap Year: Taking Time Off Before College
What could you do during a gap year? Travel, complete an internship, volunteer, and more. Here's a guide detailing your ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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How Can Students with Learning Disabilities Prepare for the Work World?
As described by Zigmond (1990), the programming model for non-college-bound secondary-school students should include ...
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Alternatives to a Traditional College
No matter what path your child chooses after high school, there are options that can help her find a great career.
Source: Education.com
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When Your Child Says No to College
The road to college can be a rocky one. Between SATs, ACTs, tough courses, teacher recommendations, a cutthroat pool of ...
Source: Education.com
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Gap Year Options: Possible Gap Year Activities
Deciding what to do during a gap year requires identifying your interests and checking into available options. The Web ...
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Gap Year Students: Time Off, With a Plan
After high school, Matt Hendren needed a break. “I’d had a really full academic year,” he says. ...
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Mind the Gap!: 11 Amazing Ways to Spend a Year Off Before College
A growing number of high school seniors are deciding to take a breather before heading to the dormitory. It's called a...
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Should Your Child Take a Gap Year?
It's called a "gap year." And while it's been a common and popular rite of passage in Australia and the U.K. for...
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When the Letter Arrives: What to Do About College Decisions
Letters are coming back from colleges. Whether your child is accepted, waitlisted or denied, there are ways to prepare...
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Roadmap to College: Should I Take a Gap Year? If So, How Do I Defer My Acceptance?
A gap year is a post high school experience where you can engage in research, work, volunteer, travel, or participate in...
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The Goods on the Gap Year
While much of the world takes a "gap year" to travel or perform national service between high school and college, the...
Source: Education.com
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