College Prep & Success

Organized into four chapters, the College, Here I Come material has been developed by working with high school, college, and university experts. The program simplifies the college process by breaking it down into step-by-step instructions, with activities designed to introduce students to the college application process and college life.

• Why Go to College — What are the advantages of a college degree? Are there reasons not to go? How do students handle obstacles on the way to a degree?
• Ace the College Application — Guides students through their college preparation journey as they identify schools, take entrance exams, and write winning essays.
• Thrive in College — Tips and exercises to hone time management and study skills, plus a chapter on money management as students transition to adulthood.
• Civic Responsibility 101 — Gives students a taste of a college lecture, covering the foundations of government and the right to free speech.

The College, Here I Come Premiere Package includes the student College, Here I Come prep textbook; one full-length real, retired ACT® or College Board-written SAT® test with comprehensive data reports; one Career Interest Exploration assessment; and a Cambridge Navigator packet with complete retired ACT test item explanations.

The College, Here I Come program is also available as an online course. Built on the Moodle platform, students navigate each chapter working through activities and lessons. Teachers have the benefit of monitoring student progress as well as time spent in each section and activity.

The College, Here I Am course takes a common-sense approach to teaching the skills and behaviors needed to make the college experience less stressful and more productive. It provides instructional and practical exercises that target specific areas key to college success, both in and out of the classroom. Organized into four chapters and developed with high school, college, and university experts:

• Why Go to College — Embracing the vision of going to college: future career planning, overcoming obstacles, networking strategies, building one’s resume, and gaining experience.
• Path to Graduation — The demands of the college classroom, placement tests, principles of college writing, communicating with professors, and success in the classroom.
• Thrive in College — Mastering new responsibilities: paying for classes, budgeting, time management, and building healthy relationships.
• Civic Responsibility 101 — A taste of a college seminar and thinking through the importance of government.

The College Success Premiere Package includes the student College, Here I Am and Essential Skills textbooks; one full-length real, retired ACT® or College Board-written SAT® test with comprehensive data reports; one Career Interest Exploration assessment; and a Cambridge Navigator packet with complete ACT or SAT test item explanations.

The College, Here I Am program is also available as an online course. Built on the Moodle platform, students navigate each chapter working through activities and lessons. Teachers have the benefit of monitoring student progress as well as time spent in each section and activity.

This three-part series offers a range of units tailored to different age groups so students develop essential financial literacy skills. From setting financial goals and budgeting to managing money wisely and making smart consumer choices, the units provide practical insights and exercises to prepare students for a successful future.