The College Cheat Sheet: A Guide To College Enrollment For High School Students

By Cierra Griffin

This book will help any student, with a desire to attend college after high school, navigate high school on their quest for graduation and subsequent college enrollment. Students will learn about the different aspects that make them competitive for college admissions, as well as little nuggets of information to help them become responsible young adults. By reading this book, students will have a better understanding of what it takes to be college ready.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cierra Griffin
• Release date: Sep 6, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201127657

Cierra Griffin

I am an educator and I believe in equity, equality, and education for all.Originally from Thomasville, GA, I received most of my primary and secondary education in Thomasville, where I was educated by some of the best. However, I graduated from Amos P. Godby HIgh School in Tallahassee, FL. In Tallahassee, I was able to grow and mature, thanks to family, church and an amazing high school counselor. I am a graduate of The Florida State University where I earned a bachelor's of science in interdisciplinary social science. I am also a graduate of Liberty University where I earned a master's of education in leadership. I am currently a doctoral candidate in Florida State's educational doctoral program.Aside from my professional work, I am a wife, mother, and a veteran. I have been married to Mr. Griffin since 2013 and he currently serves our country as a soldier in the US Army. I am the mother to an amazing toddler. Additionally, I served our country for 10 years in the US Air Force Reserve and 2 years in the North Carolina Army National Guard.

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The College

Cheat Sheet

A Guide to College Enrollment

for High School Students

by

Cierra L. Griffin

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my family. To my husband and my son, thank you for supporting me every step of the way. To my siblings. To my parents. To my mother’s brothers. To my village. Thank you.

Disclaimer

This book does not make any guarantees that you will get into the college of your choice. This book is a guide for students who need a road map of how to successfully navigate high school with plans to attend college.

Table of Contents

Who is this book for?

Entering High School - Stop! You need to decide if college is the goal.

Get to know your school and the people in charge - build relationships.

Read your high school handbook - know the rules, graduation requirements.

Which classes are you taking?

Try a dual enrollment course.

Do your homework.

Learn to Meet Deadlines.

Time management in high school - learn it.

Community service - do some! Start building your resume.

Play sports.

Join a club or two - serve in leadership roles.

Be a trendsetter.

Have a busy summer - attend a summer camp, volunteer, or work.

Open a savings account.

Document everything you are involved in - keep a journal.

Take the ACT and/or SAT: get a fee waiver.

Confirm your course of study.

Research colleges/universities and majors/programs

Go on college tours.

Community college versus university

Create a professional email account.

Your parents need an email account.

Complete the FAFSA with your parents/guardians.

Apply for scholarships.

Apply to college.

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