High school is not an ending; it is, rather, a commencement. In Pathfinder: An Action Plan, authors Frank C. Leana and Carole S. Clark show parents and educators how to help students feel empowered and make choices and decisions that will serve them well both in high school and beyond. Filled with practical advice and information, this guide helps students bound for college to improve their academic progress and make the most out of high school. It includes tips for choosing courses; planning for standardized tests; developing interests and participating in activities; troubleshooting academic solutions; exploring alternatives to traditional high schools; understanding learning styles; helping international students studying in the United States; getting the most out of learning. Pathfinder: An Action Plan provides winning strategies to help students learn how to learn, enjoy learning, and develop leadership skills that will serve them the rest of their life.
In his manual, Getting Into College, Leana provides both broad and very specific advice and information that will help high school students gain admission to the college of their choice. It discusses the role of parents, the special problems foreign students face, transfer admissions, using summer vacations to best advantage, and the student with a learning disability. "A savvy, encouraging manual of tips for high school juniors and seniors embarking on the college admissions merry-go-round--strongest on areas to highlight and, correspondingly, ways to counterbalance academic weaknesses."--Kirkus Reviews
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