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- http://www.collegecountdown.com/blog/why-should-i-go-to-college.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/the-college-declaration-of-independence_b_2711605.html
- http://icanfinishcollege.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/the-“is-college-worth-it”-debate—not-a-debate-worth-having/
- http://icanfinishcollege.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/the-academicfinancial-nexus-of-college-completion/
- http://icanfinishcollege.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/learning-is-for-the-young/
- Peterson’s, a Nelnet Company, (www.petersons.com) provides guides to taking tests and choosing colleges.
- Shaevitz, Marjorie Hansen. adMission Possible. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, 2012. Everything you need to know about finding, applying, and getting into the best college for you.
- Duke, Marshall P., “Starting College: A Guide for Parents: 2013,” Huffington Post Parents.
- Organizations or schools that prepare students for college, SATs, and other aspects of the college admissions process: www.mindsmatter.org, www.letsgetready.org, www.achievementfirst.org, www.bottomline.org, www.ledascholars.org, and www.imfirst.org
- Tisdale, Stacey. The True Cost of Happiness. New York: Wiley, 2009. Tisdale helps students to plan based on an understanding of their personal money style.
- Student’s Guide to Taxes, Scholarships, and Paying for College
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Info (Maryville University)
- Money Talks (Get Schooled)
- Finance Guide for College Students
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/registering-for-classes-i_b_4121924.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/the-really-important-book_b_2301199.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/college-as-the-dress-rehe_b_2576175.html
- https://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/deferment-forbearance.
- Earned Income Tax Credit (www.irs.gov/Individuals/EITC-Home-Page-Its-easier-than-ever-to-find-out-if-you-qualify-for-EITC offers tax savings to qualifying individuals and families.
- http://moneyfor20s.about.com/od/yoursalary/tp/Understanding-Your-Paycheck.htm
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2013/02/i-can-finish-college-book-excerpt-career-skill-building/
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2012/04/how-to-get-a-job-after-college/
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/registering-for-classes-i_b_4121924.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/alumni-networking_b_3045257.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/college-as-the-dress-rehe_b_2576175.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/the-wow-cool-really-inter_b_2638355.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/college-majors-plans-_b_2238112.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/choosing-a-major_b_2017723.html
- http://www.collegecountdown.com/blog/college/the-college-to-career-path-top-7-ways-to-make-it-happen.html
- http://www.collegecountdown.com/blog/college/how-much-will-my-grades-affect-my-employment-after-college.html
- http://huff.to/1jiWsku Reading the Tea Leaves: Preparing Now for the Jobs that Don’t Exist Yet.
- http://www.collegecountdown.com/blog/college/what-should-i-do-if-i-disagree-with-a-grade-my-professor-gave-me.html
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2012/02/how-to-get-good-grades-in-college/
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2013/05/how-to-get-your-professors-on-your-side/
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2015/07/why-students-should-connect-with-their-professors/2/
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/the-college-declaration-of-independence_b_2711605.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/how-your-peeps-can-get-yo_b_4163839.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/just-do-what-justice-soni_b_2915695.html
- Leslie Grossman Leadership: http://www.esliegrossmanleadership.com/books/ How to promote yourself and build your professional networks.
- http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/12/education/edlife/first-generation-students-unite.html?_4=2
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2013/04/i-can-finish-college-book-excerpt-how-to-prepare-now-for-the-next-semester/
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2013/02/learn-how-to-read-in-college-as-a-key-tool-for-success/
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2013/02/i-can-finish-college-how-to-deal-with-academic-troubles/
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2012/02/how-to-get-good-grades-in-college/
- AskOnline www.askonline.net provides online tutoring, often using tutors from a student’s own campus for participating schools.
- For more information about online tutoring (that may not be free) see: http://tutorwhiz.schools.com/grade/college-tutoring.html.
- Quizlet.com is a free online tool that allows you to create flashcards and quizzes.
Managing when there is a crisis affecting life at school: Book Chapter 9
It is important for students to learn how to manage the crisis in the moment, and then to reflect on what was learned. They also need to learn how not to create the same scenario in the future. Some of our toughest lessons come from making mistakes. Mistakes are survivable! Bailing out is not the solution.
BLOGS
- How To Deal With Academic Troubles When It Feels Like a Crisis
- Freshman year is maybe the hardest year of all!
- Yikes!! I think I am going to fail!
- Making a Mistake Is NOT the End of Your College Career or Your Life
RESOURCES
Drug abuse information : Material on drug abuse made especially for teens.
- www.womenshealth.gov – Provides a source on women’s health from the federal government
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2013/02/i-can-finish-college-how-to-deal-with-academic-troubles/
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2011/12/a-big-decision-dont-leave-college-now/
- http://www.howtolearn.com/2011/05/yikes-i-think-i-am-going-to-fail/
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/making-a-mistake-is-not-t_b_2440447.html
- Documentary: Bring Your A Game http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/bring_your_a_game
- Books by Terrie Williams: www.terriewilliams.com/works/terrie-williams-books/ (including Black Pain)
- http://www.mental-health-recovery.org/myths-facts
- www.drugabuse.gov/students.html
- http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/drug-addiction/college-drug-abuse/
- https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide
- https://www.rehabs.com/local/new-york-ny/
- https://drugabuse.com/usa/drug-abuse/new-york-ny/
CRISIS RESOURCES
Families find themselves with many issues as their children prepare for life at college, often away from home and the familiar supports there. This can be especially frightening for those families where there are other challenges ranging from students on the Autism Spectrum, having ADHD or other issues as well as both the specter or reality of substance abuse and addiction. There are resources to address ways that families can cope and while Chapter 9 of I CAN Finish College does address some of these concerns we are adding here more resources that can be very supportive especially for family members.
One is Twice Exceptional Children Advocacy for those whose children are gifted but who also struggle with other issues like Autism or ADHD. If you suspect this is you or your child or family member you can find support here: https://www.teca2e.org/home-version-14-2/about-teca/
The other information relates to resources regarding addiction.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/ (Note that this is a for-profit organization but it has valuable information. )
- Interviews and other job search strategies: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm
- http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresume1/a/college-resumes.htm
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marcia-y-cantarella-phd/alumni-networking_b_3045257.html What You Get for Your Degree: The Value of Being an Alumnus.
- Department of Labor Occupational Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
- Organizations to help students find internships before college: www.futuresandoptions.org, www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/ladders.shtml
- Salary information: http://about.salary.com/SalaryWizard/LayoutScripts/Swzl_NewSearch.aspx.
- Interviews and other job search strategies: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm
- Moore, Wes, The Work. New York: Random House, 2015.
- Websites for finding jobs: http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2014, www.idealist.org, and www.monster.com
The frequency and quality of contact with faculty, staff, and other students is an important independent predictor of student persistence. Students are more likely to persist to graduation in settings that provide academic, social, and personal support (Tinto, 1995).
