Paths to Success: Leverage College Admissions, Financial Aid and the Art of Applying
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Lifestyle choices parents and students can make to become better candidates for admissions into a college or university of their choice. Pertinent California high school exit strategies, learn about college and university admissions process, state and federal financial aid process, tips on the art of applying and information on standardized tests. Scholarship and internship resource guide.
Chantal Grayson
Chantal Grayson was born in Illinois but currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. She has a Masters degree in Education with an emphasis on technology, a Bachelors of Art degree in Linguistics from the University of Santa Barbara and a California Teaching Credential in Foreign Language, Cross Cultural Development and Introductory English. Aside from education Chantal Grayson is an avid equal housing opportunity advocate. She holds a valid Department of Real Estate Brokers License. She is the CEO and broker of Four Seasons Realty & Mgmt. Inc., and co partner of Paths to Success. Chantal Grayson is also active in the community. She is the program director for ReachBack L.A. an at-risk after school youth program in Watts, California. Her businesses positively impact the lives of hundreds of individuals, through informational DVDs, educational seminars on topics such as, youth education, youth and adult financial literacy and home ownership seminars like, How to obtain housing and build wealth through real estate property acquisitions, just to name a few. Today as an expert and educational and Real Estate consultant she shares her know-how in speeches and seminars all over America. Chantal Grayson is a member of several trade organizations, National Association of Mortgage Brokers, Consolidated Board of Realtists, California Association of Realtors, National Professional Womens Association and West Los Angeles College Real Estate Advisory Board. For more information or to contact Chantal Grayson for speaking engagements please visit her website.______________________________ ___________Tiffany Anderson was born in California. She has a Masters degree with dual concentrations in Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Development. She holds a California Teaching Credential in Cross Cultural Development. Drawing on over 11 years of experience hosting seminars on topics ranging from Financial Literacy, Preparing for College, and Purchasing Your First Home, she has literally helped thousands of people realize there financial and educational goals. Tiffany actively engages in partnerships with neighborhood schools and community organizations to inspire and promote financial literacy through personal money management programs. No stranger to the world of education, Tiffany has spent the past 5 years creating educational curriculum geared toward helping those in need understand that once a mind is expanded by knowledge, it never again returns to its original size. Formerly Tiffany taught for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. She is from a family of Educators. Tiffany is a member of the following trade organizations: National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Consolidated Board of Realtists. Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. ~Chinese Proverb
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Paths to Success - Chantal Grayson
Paths to Success: Leverage College Admissions,
Financial Aid and the Art of Applying
(California)
Authors
Chantal Grayson and Tiffany Anderson
"We cannot build our own future without helping others to build theirs."
Bill Clinton
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Paths to Success: Leverage College Admissions, Financial Aid and the Art of Applying
Chantal Grayson and Tiffany Anderson
Smashwords Edition
Copyright ©2009 Chantal Grayson and Tiffany Anderson
Available in Spanish. Spanish Translation: Ada Narvaez (Guatemala Native- Castilian Translation)
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Table of Content
Part I Demystifying the College Admission and Financial Aid
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Why this DVD and Book was Created and What it Means to your Success
What we Believe
Chapter 2 Community College
So What does it take to get into a Community College
What are the Benefits of Attending a Community College
Concurrent Enrollment
Chapter 3 California State University (CSU)
CSU High School a-g Subject Requirements
How to Calculate Units
Other Requirements for Admissions to a CSU
Chapter 4 University of California (UC)
Map of UC Campuses
UC High School a-g Subject Requirements
Grade Point Average
Breakdown of points for honors level and advanced placement courses
Chapter 5 Private Colleges and Universities
Extra Curricular Activities on Campus and in the Community Count
Chapter 6 Financial Aid Art of Applying
The 4 Basic Type of Financial Aid
Grants Federal and State
Loans and List of Federal Loans
Scholarships
Work Study
Chapter 7 The Art of Applying
Letters of Recommendation
College Admissions Essay Tips
The Do’s
Conclusion
Part II Paths to Success College Admissions and Financial Aid Program
Classroom Application
Purpose of the Program
Learning Objectives
How the Classes are Organized
Overview of the Curriculum
Symbol Keys
Paths to Success: College Admissions and Financial Aid Modules
Classroom Introductions
Pre-Assessment Questionnaire
Module 1 Exploring the World of College
Module 2 Preparing for College
Module 3 Exploring Major Choices
Module 4 The PSAT, SAT and ACT Standardized Tests
Module 5 The College Essay
Module 6 Applying for Admission
Module 7 Financing College
Learning Styles
Recall the Three Learning Styles
Closing Remarks
Course Post Assessments
Resource Guide
Classroom Activity Handouts-on-line
References and Resources on-line
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Preface
Leverage root word lever- a tool. Leverage is used as a noun or a verb and means:
The action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it a: power, effectiveness leverage> b: the use of credit to enhance one's speculative capacity
To improve or enhance
A means of accomplishing; a tool: used friendship, money, education as a lever to obtain advancement.
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A. I’m from the neighborhood!
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