A simple, direct guide for high school students and non-traditional students to navigate their path to college or technical school. A unique feature of this book are sets of questions designed to assist the reader in thinking critically about their choices when it comes to their furthering their education.

A simple, direct guide for high school students and non-traditional students to navigate their path to college or technical school. A unique feature of this book are sets of questions designed to assist the reader in thinking critically about their choices when it comes to their furthering their education.

Congratulations, graduate! You did it! You’re finally out on your own. But as you walk off the stage and into the Real World, you’re going to need more than a diploma to survive. Suddenly, for the first time, you’re facing questions like… How do I get a job? What do I do with all this laundry? What’s a “major”—and how do I pick one? How do I go grocery shopping? And what’s for dinner? What’s a budget, anyway— and do I need one? How do I set up a bank account? Where should I live? Don’t panic, help is on the way! Author Autumn McAlpin gives you the common-sense advice and reassurance you’ll need to tackle just about any challenge with style, grace, and enough humor to make the whole thing fun. From cap and gown to total independence, Real World 101 is the only graduate guide you’ll ever need! Autumn McAlpin is a humor and entertainment columnist for the Orange County Register. A former high school teacher, she knows how unprepared some high school graduates are for the real world— and has taken matters into her own hands! With her sharp wit and hilarious anecdotes, she is a favorite speaker for youth audiences.

For high school students all over the country, figuring out what to do after graduation is a major question. The authors describe the legal landscape as it applies to students with disabilities in the USA, and how to obtain the proper disability documentation to ensure that the student receives the right support and accommodations in college.

I Ain't Going to College, was my favorite saying. Many students do not think they are college material or have reservations about attending college. This book is about the importance of education and having a plan for yourself after graduation.

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: inspire you to dream, conduct a self-analysis, learn critical thinking skills, manage your resources, match abilities and interests to career fields, understand the global landscape, rebound from setbacks, and prepare for the real world of work. Posting on LifeBound web site www.lifebound.com Author speaking engagements at national conferences Monthly eletter to 500 educators