E-Books
Whether you struggle with studying, time management, writing essays, or something else, it is addressed in one of our e-books. Check them out to be better prepared for your future.
Study Skills for Classroom Tests ($4.99)
Making the Most of Your College Visit ($4.99)
College Admissions Essays: 3 Prewriting Tips (FREE)
Writing an Exceptional College Entrance Essay ($4.99)
College Applications: Top 10 Common Mistakes Your Student Must Avoid (FREE)
Raise Your Score: Tips for Success on the ACT and SAT (FREE)
Interviewing: In the Hot Seat ($4.99)
Student Athlete Resources
Goal Setting for Student Athletes ... and Their Parents (FREE)
The Division Decision: Which NCAA Division is Right for You? (FREE)
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Study Skills for Classroom Tests - Buy Now ($4.99)
You've sat in class and listened. You've done the required readings. Your project was killer. But when it comes to tests, you feel like you blow it time and again.
That doesn't have to happen.
Studying for a test is a process, but it doesn't come naturally for everyone. If you didn't learn effective and efficient ways to study in your earlier years, you might be embarrassed to ask for help. After all, you're old enough you should already know this stuff, right?
But being ashamed to ask for help won't get you very far. So we've put together a primer on studying for a classroom test that will help you show what you know and shine on classroom tests—maybe even for the first time.
This helpful e-book explains how you can improve your study skills.
How to Study for a Classroom Test covers these important topics:
- Time Management
- Controlling Distractions
- Note-Taking
- Helpful Homework Supplies
- Battling Procrastination
- Least Effective Study Strategies
- Most Effective Study Strategies
- Getting Creative
- Using the Internet
- Test Anxiety
Making the Most of Your College Visit - Buy Now ($4.99)
Choosing a college is a lot like buying a home. Chances are you will be there for years — maybe even settle there to pursue your career and raise a family. Don't you want to be absolutely certain before you sign on the dotted line?
Whether you'll visit several schools or just a few, you want to get the best experience possible. Do you know what you should look for? What questions to ask? What you're allowed to do while visiting?
Where should you go that your guide won't show you? And what's the best way to keep your thoughts and impressions straight so you know which school was which when you get back home?
In this extensive e-book, you'll learn all these things and more!
- Before You Go
- Tour Time
- After Your Visit
- You're Almost There
College Admissions Essays: 3 Prewriting Tips - Get Now (FREE)
If you're a high school senior and you haven't yet started writing your college entrance essays, it's time to give that some serious thought.
Download your free e-book, College Admissions Essays: 3 Prewriting Tips for practical advice to set the stage for your success.
Writing an Exceptional College Entrance Essay - Buy Now ($4.99)
You've chosen the school of your dreams (and a few others that you like, too). You've visited campuses. And your common application is all but complete. Now you need to write a killer essay that will not only get you noticed but get you in.
In this online guide, you'll learn techniques to help you write an essay that sparkles with clarity, allows your unique personality to shine through, and conveys a clear message to your chosen school that you are a candidate of interest.
In the Writing an Exceptional College Entrance Essay e-book, you'll learn all this and much more:
- How to analyze the writing prompt
- Why you shouldn't be afraid to take risks in your writing
- How to overcome procrastination
- How to set the right tone for your essay
- Which common writing pitfalls to avoid and how to correct them
Written by an experienced high school English teacher and professional writer, the chapter titles include:
- Introduction
- Step 1. Getting Ready: Prewriting
- Step 2. Putting Pen to Paper: Drafting
- Step 3. Polishing Your Work: Editing
- You're on Your Way
You've worked hard all through high school. Don't let a so-so essay be the reason you lose out on the future you're dreaming of.
College Applications: Top 10 Common Mistakes Your Student Must Avoid - Get Now (FREE)
Common college application mistakes have the power to wipe clean all of your child’s hard work spent on the application process. However, if your student does the right research and college admissions preparation, his or her college applications are going to hit the mark with what each college is looking for.
College Applications: Top 10 Common Mistakes Your Student Must Avoid is an informative, free guide to the most common college application mistakes that negatively affect your child’s ability to get into his or her colleges of choice. This guide outlines college application mistakes and offers strategic advice on preventing these mistakes from occurring.
Raise Your Score: Tips for Success on the ACT and SAT - Get Now (FREE)
You've been studying for months. You know your vocabulary words forward and back. You're doing math problems in your sleep. But, are you ready for test day?
This guide is designed to give you helpful tips that can help you achieve a test score you're proud of.
Interviewing: In the Hot Seat - Buy Now ($4.99)
Whether you're faced with an interview to get into college, get a job, or get an internship, if you really want what they have to offer, you can't afford to be haphazard in your preparation. This Doorway to College Foundation e-book is packed with information, tips, and strategies to help you get ready for the big event: Your interview.
Interviewing: In the Hot Seat, covers these important topics:
- Your 30-Second Commercial
- What to Take with You to an Interview
- How to Handle "The Drill"
- Using the C.A.R.E. Strategy to tell your stories
- Getting Ready for The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, And The Fabulous
- Preparing for "The Closer"
- What to Ask Before You Leave
- The Importance of Thank-You Notes
- Why You Need to Practice
Student Athlete Resources
Goal Setting for Student Athletes ... and Their Parents - Get Now (FREE)
If your dream is to play college sports, do you know what you have to do to make it happen? Whether you’re hoping to play in Division I, Division II, or Division III, you need a plan to ensure success. Every plan should start with well-defined goals.
This booklet is the first in the Doorway to College Student Athlete Series, designed to help high school students and their parents through the exciting (and challenging) process of preparing to play college sports.
The Division Decision: Which NCAA Division is Right for You? - Get Now (FREE)
So, you want to be a college athlete? Do you know which NCAA Division is the best fit for you? There's a lot to consider as you weigh your options. This e-book can help you figure out which division makes the most sense for your skills and ultimate goals. You might just be surprised.
The Division Decision is the second in the Doorway to College Student Athlete Series, designed to help high school students and their parents through the exciting (and challenging) process of preparing to play college sports.
- Middle School: Getting Off to the Right Start
- Freshman Year: Establishing Good Habits
- Sophomore Year: Taking Stock of Your Goals
- Junior Year: Developing Your Skills and Marketing Yourself
- Senior Year: Making the Commitment
- Adjusting to College Life
- Managing Your Time
- Staying Grounded
- Getting to Graduation