Sophomore Guide to College and Career : Preparing for Life after High School

by Carter, Carol

• ISBN13: 9780974204468
• ISBN10: 0974204463
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-30
• Publisher: Lifebound

Summary

This new title is part of LifeBound's 'Stair-Step to Student Success' series. In addition to being a resource for students and parents in the trade market, many schools districts across the country offer career classes sophomore year of high school. This title will help teachers present planning for college and career in a reader friendly format based on Carol Carter's expertise on college and career success. Life all of LifeBound's titles, this book comes with matching curriculum. This book will help

Author Biography

Carol Carter is the founder and president of LifeBound

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Dedication	p. xvii
Make your dream a reality: Developing Goals	p. 1
Dreaming big	p. 2
Reality check	p. 5
Assessing your interests	p. 7
Overcoming obstacles	p. 10
Knowing your personal values	p. 11
Journey of self-discovery	p. 15
Gain the right equipment: Skills and Tools	p. 17
Creating your toolbox	p. 18
Conducting a self-analysis	p. 19
Using resources	p. 19
Cultivating a positive attitude	p. 21
Critical thinking and problem solving	p. 22
Technology	p. 32
Closing the skills gap	p. 33
Capitalize on your assets: Managing Resources	p. 35
Building your brain trust	p. 36
Managing time	p. 38
Managing money	p. 43
Managing your network	p. 44
Match interests to future colleges and careers: Planning for Success	p. 49
Honoring gifts and talents	p. 50
Matchmaker	p. 51
Being proactive and gaining experience	p. 57
Choosing a major	p. 64
College requirements	p. 64
Funding-paying for college	p. 66
Sharing the journey	p. 68
What if you're afraid?	p. 69
Explore alternative paths: Is College Your Next Step?	p. 73
Considering options	p. 74
Gap year	p. 78
Careers without college	p. 79
Creating opportunities	p. 82
Deciding what to do	p. 85
Make things happen: Defining Success, Recovering from Failure	p. 87
Developing leadership	p. 88
Dealing with rejection and failure	p. 91
Staying on track	p. 96
Knowing you have succeeded	p. 104
Connect to yourself and others: Activating Emotional Intelligence	p. 107
Assessing your emotional intelligence	p. 109
Identifying and moving through your fears	p. 112
Growing your independence	p. 115
Coping with change	p. 118
Excel in today's world: Understanding the Global Landscape	p. 123
Embracing diversity	p. 124
Combating social barriers	p. 125
Gaining international experience	p. 129
Going green	p. 134
Optimize your track record: Preparing for the World of Work	p. 137
Building your reputation	p. 139
Making an impression-your image on paper	p. 141
Preparing for interviews	p. 142
Job shadowing	p. 145
Developing a career portfolio	p. 145
Projecting professionalism	p. 147
Handling credit and background checks	p. 148
Volunteering	p. 149
Afterword	p. 151
Resources for College and Career	p. 153
Apprenticeships	p. 153
Career exploration	p. 154
Choosing a college major	p. 154
College and career planning	p. 154
College application process	p. 155
College search	p. 155
Entrepreneurship	p. 156
Environmentally conscious programs	p. 156
Financial aid & budgeting	p. 156
Goal setting	p. 157
Internships	p. 157
Jobs for teens	p. 158
Resumes & interviewing	p. 158
Study abroad & world travel programs	p. 158
Test preparation	p. 159
Training & certification programs	p. 160
Other experiences to help you stand out in high school	p. 160
Sample resume	p. 162
Sample letter of recommendation	p. 163
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