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    Paths to Success: Leverage College Admissions, Financial Aid and the Art of Applying
    Paths to Success: Leverage College Admissions, Financial Aid and the Art of Applying
    Paths to Success: Leverage College Admissions, Financial Aid and the Art of Applying
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    Paths to Success: Leverage College Admissions, Financial Aid and the Art of Applying

    By Chantal Grayson

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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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChantal Grayson
    Release dateNov 25, 2009
    ISBN9781102468707
    Paths to Success: Leverage College Admissions, Financial Aid and the Art of Applying
    Author

    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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      Copyright and Publication Information

      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)

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold. No part of this ebook may be reproduced, if you would like to share this ebook with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with.

      Requests to the Authors for permission should be addressed to:

      Paths to Success

      4001 Inglewood Ave.

      STE. 101-153

      Redondo Beach, CA 90278

      Telephone: 310-722-1694

      This Book is available in print at Amazon.com and Zahra’s Books N Things

      International Standard Book Number:

      ISBN: 1442194677 and EAN-13 is 9781442194670.

      Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: A great deal of time and attention has been designated to the creation of this book. Accurate and current information is vital to anybody reading this book. The publisher and the authors make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this work and specifically disclaim all warranties, including without limitation warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. This publication is intended to provide helpful and informative materials on the subject matter covered, but the advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for every ones situations.

      The authors and publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book. References to an organization or website herein as a citation or source of further information does not mean that the authors or the publisher endorse the information the organization or website may provide or recommendations a third party may make. Note also that internet websites listed in the work may have changed or disappeared without notice. All terms mentioned in this work that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately cited. This book is not a substitute for a representative, or a guidance or career counselor currently employed as a representative of the institutions one seeks admittance to or financial assistances from. Thank you for supporting the hard work of the authors.

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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.

      Q. Where are you from?

      A. I’m from the neighborhood!

      Depending on where

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