In this extensive book, readers discover helpful tips that make navigating the college process much easier. The advice it offers is especially beneficial for first-generation college students whose families do not understand the extensive college application and financial aid application process. However, the information it offers is not only beneficial for those individuals considering college or about to embark on their higher education journeys. It also offers helpful tips and insights to those who are about to graduate from college and have to make financial and personal decisions that will begin to determine their futures. This clear guide helps readers identify their educational, financial, and professional priorities, and it encourages readers to avoid harmful tendencies like over-programming. For those parents and students who are concerned about the employability of graduates with certain degrees, the book discusses hiring trends in a variety of fields.

What makes this book engaging is that it is written in an easily understandable manner. It includes diagrams, charts, and illustrations that make the information accessible and fun to engage with. The book is also clearly researched, establishing it as one of the most extensive guides to college currently in publication. Most of all, this book encourages individuals to ask questions and remain up to date about the latest information regarding college and employment trends, and it advocates for student involvement and self-care. This resource is a great tool for families, individuals, high school counselors, career counselors, and college advisors. It could also serve as a classroom resource for high school teachers who are engaged with their students’ future plans.

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