Attending college, especially an elite school, is a huge
investment of both time and money. Therefore, planning for college should take
place long before one’s junior or senior year in high school. Consider starting
the process in middle school. You want to make certain that you chose a school
that is a good match and that you have done everything necessary to get
accepted and to be prepared for the experience. There are aids available to
help with this process. Here are a few.
College Planning for Gifted Students: Choosing and Getting Into the Right College, by Sandra Berger. provides a hands-on, practical guide to college
planning. The book’s author focuses on helping gifted students match
self-awareness to the right post-secondary experience. She also provides
practical advice for writing college application essays, requesting
recommendation letters, visiting colleges, and preparing for the college
entrance interview.
Imagine Magazine
is published by Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. This
excellent magazine is geared toward gifted students in grades 7-12. Each issue
is theme oriented, profiles of fascinating careers, and offers advice on
planning for college. Many of the career profiles go way beyond the traditional
careers one has come to expect (i.e., Sea World veterinarian, forensic
paleontologist, and medical anthropologist).
The Princeton Review has
a number of helpful tools to use with college planning, including information
on college entrance tests, tips for creating a college action plan beginning
freshman year, financial aid, and information about schools and majors.
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