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Navigating the College Applications Process: A Complete Guide for Students and Parents is now available for purchase.
This 100+ page collection of Aim High Writing's individual guides (described below) addresses both parents and students on what it takes to get into college and how to succeed once there, easing your teen's transition from high school to college.
It is available below for only $15 - costing less than 25% of one Aim High Writing session.
Or, purchase any individual guide starting at $6.00.
Navigating the College Applications Process - $15.00
This is a 100+ page collection of Aim High Writing's individual guides described above (except for "Foster Youth and Financial Aid" which is sold separately), aimed at both a parent and student audience. It is available for $15 - costing less than 25% of one Aim High Writing session.
This is a 100+ page collection of Aim High Writing's individual guides described above (except for "Foster Youth and Financial Aid" which is sold separately), aimed at both a parent and student audience. It is available for $15 - costing less than 25% of one Aim High Writing session.
GUIDES FOR EVERY STEP OF THE COLLEGE PROCESS
I designed these guides for those students and parents who want to do the bulk of their school and scholarship search on your own. This is the most Time and Cost-Effective way to use Aim High Writing College Consulting's resources!
For parents, the guides are a way to initiate discussions with your teens about what they want in a school; assist your student with producing competitive school and scholarship applications; know and meet the deadlines for school, scholarship, and financial aid applications; and help your teen successfully transition from high school to college.
For students, read the guides as a roadmap for choosing the right school for you; preparing competitive school and scholarship applications; funding your education; and becoming a Self-Advocating Student, prepared to contend with and successfully meet the challenges common to the college experience.
Please note, the guide(s) you purchase will be emailed to the email address you provide at checkout within 24 hours and come from [email protected]. Do not hesitate to contact Aim High Writing College Consulting at [email protected] if you have any questions about your transaction. All sales are final.
Guides are available as individual documents or as bundle deals. See all of your options below:
For parents, the guides are a way to initiate discussions with your teens about what they want in a school; assist your student with producing competitive school and scholarship applications; know and meet the deadlines for school, scholarship, and financial aid applications; and help your teen successfully transition from high school to college.
For students, read the guides as a roadmap for choosing the right school for you; preparing competitive school and scholarship applications; funding your education; and becoming a Self-Advocating Student, prepared to contend with and successfully meet the challenges common to the college experience.
Please note, the guide(s) you purchase will be emailed to the email address you provide at checkout within 24 hours and come from [email protected]. Do not hesitate to contact Aim High Writing College Consulting at [email protected] if you have any questions about your transaction. All sales are final.
Guides are available as individual documents or as bundle deals. See all of your options below:
INDIVIDUAL GUIDES
The College Search and Applying Strategically - $9.00
This guide covers how to start conducting your college search, using both online resources and in-person visits, as well as recommendations for applying strategically:
This guide covers how to start conducting your college search, using both online resources and in-person visits, as well as recommendations for applying strategically:
- A Note on Picking a School and ROI (Return on Investment)
- Factors to Guide Your School Search
- Researching Schools
- Making the Most Out of Your Campus Visit
- Applying Strategically
- Year-by-Year College Checklist from 9th – 12th grade
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Personal Finance - $9.00
Money should not be a barrier to obtaining a college education. In addition to investigating scholarship opportunities, a student’s best bet for funding a degree is applying for financial aid and learning how to manage your expenses.In this guide parents and students will learn:
- How to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Understanding your award offers
- Tuition tax deductions and credits
- Finding and applying for scholarships
- Establishing a student budget
- Personal finance management checklist
- Working while in school
Foster Youth and Financial Aid - $6.00
Foster youth are eligible for a number of awards through both individual schools and state programs. Know what opportunities are available to your students, so that the promise of a college education can become an obtainable reality.This guide covers three main topics:
- Specific funding options for foster youth looking to attend college or vocational school
- Applying for financial aid and understanding your award offers
- What your student needs to know when filling out school applications
Writing the Competitive Application Essay - $9.00
The essay is the single most important component of a college, graduate school, or scholarship application. Many students feel at a loss for what to write about. While it’s true that you will want to pick a compelling topic, the application essay – regardless of the question – is really meant to answer how you are prepared to succeed in school. This guide covers:
- The three types of application essay questions and how to answer them
- Mindful Writing
- Picking a compelling essay topic and organizing your paper
- Basic formatting and style guidelines
- Essay writing tips for the incoming college student
Academic Interview Prep - $6.00
Some undergraduate programs and many graduate programs require an interview during the applications process, or offer meetings to accepted students who are trying to decide which school they want to attend. Even if you have successfully interviewed for jobs, an academic interview can feel like an entirely different scenario. This guide walks you through:
- Preparing for the interview
- Four essential interview questions you need to prep prior to the interview
- Potential difficulties and how to resolve them before, during, and after the interview
Worksheets for Students and Parents - $9.00
The following is a series of worksheets to assist students in actively working on their school and scholarship search, personal financial planning, and general readiness for college.
These worksheets can also be used by parents as a guide for initiating certain discussions with your teen about where he or she is in the college applications process.
Worksheets include:
- School Wishlist
- College Shortlist and Rankings
- Scholarship Shortlist and Deadlines
- Submitting Your FAFSA
- Student Budget Planner
- Life Skills Checklist
- Summer Before College Checklist
- Goals for College
How to Transition From High School to College - $9.00
This guide describes how to navigate the transition between high school and college by addressing the following practical points:
- Be a Self-Advocating Student
- Beyond Orientation: What You Need to Do In Your First 2 Weeks
- Treat College Like a Job
- Gaining the Respect of Professors
- Valid and Invalid Excuses in College
- Asserting Yourself in Class
- A Final Note to Parents
So You Want to Study Abroad?- $7.00
The advantages of studying abroad are obvious – the opportunity to experience another culture, an escape from your college campus for a semester or two, a way to meet new people, an immersive language-learning experience, and something that can look pretty impressive on your resume when later applying for graduate school, a job, or an overseas volunteer program. However, studying abroad is not the right option for every student. In this guide:
- The pros and cons of studying abroad
- Which students will benefit the most from a study abroad experience
- Which students should consider skipping studying abroad
- How to pay for your time overseas
Top Study Habits for Succeeding in College - $9.00
Students earn better grades when they are more self-aware of their study habits. This guide walks you through:
- Creating Your Perfect Work Environment
- The 6 Studying Habits of Successful College Students
- Taking Good Notes
- How to Get All of Your Work Done (By Not Doing All Of It)
- Building Your Studying Support Network
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BUNDLES
Navigating the College Applications Process - $15.00
This is a 100+ page collection of Aim High Writing's individual guides described above (except for "Foster Youth and Financial Aid" which is sold separately), aimed at both a parent and student audience. It is available for $15 - costing less than 25% of one Aim High Writing session.
The Complete College Search - $12.00
This bundle is geared towards parents and students starting or in the process of their school, scholarship, and financial aid applications, and includes the following guides:
- The College Search and Applying Strategically
- Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Personal Finance
- Writing the Competitive Application Essay
- Academic Interview Prep
- Worksheets for Parents and Students
Succeeding in College - $11.00
This bundle is meant to prepare incoming or current college students in becoming Self-Advocating Students - those young adults who know how to find and use resources on campus when they need assistance with their grades, university-level writing, personal or financial support, and deciding whether to study abroad. Guides included:
- How to Transition from High School to College
- Top Study Habits for Succeeding in College
- So You Want to Study Abroad?
These downloads are copyrighted property of Jessica Roberts of Aim High Writing College Consulting. Do not share with others, reproduce, or distribute without the author’s express consent. All sales are final.
Visit the Services page if you want further assistance with choosing a college, paying for school, and writing competitive college and scholarship applications or send me a note at jpeyroberts@aimhighwriting,com.
Visit the Services page if you want further assistance with choosing a college, paying for school, and writing competitive college and scholarship applications or send me a note at jpeyroberts@aimhighwriting,com.
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