Through interactive worksheets, personal surveys, and informative articles, Get a Jump! helps students assess themselves, set goals, collect information from state and national resources, and visualize themselves as successful. Articles cover key issues that students must address when thinking about life after high school -- standardized tests, student resources, money, going to school, and school-to-work opportunities. Firsthand advice from admission officers, guidance counselors, and other students will help ease anxiety about what to expect. With expanded and valuable information, customized by region, Get a Jump! 2001 features:
-- Complete listings of colleges and universities, vo-tech schools, and internships for each state in the region
-- Valuable information on state and national scholarship opportunities
-- Advice on applying to college, college visits, interviewing, and adjusting to life on campus
-- Tips on resumes, interviews, and career planning
-- Straight talk from students and counselors on lifestyle and health issues such as stress management, conflict resolution, and drug and alcohol abuse.
