BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) – Written by Cynthia G. Simpson, Ph.D. and Vicky G. Spencer, Ph.D., this book offers teens the confidence, strategies, and guidance they need to effectively choose a college, get prepared for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. Special sections also discuss ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome. ...
This article examines students who are gifted but also have learning disabilities. It focuses mainly on the college student, but emphasizes the importance of learning compensation strategies at an early age in order to overcome, to an extent, the learning disability that lies beneath. The article talks, in detail, about various compensation strategies that are successful for these individuals...strategies that were found in a study of successful college students who were both gifted and learning disabled. Authored by Sally Reis, Joan McGuire an ...
This article, written by Meredith G. Warshaw, was first printed in the July 2006 2e Newsletter and discusses how parents can help 2e students prepare for college life, including advocating for themselves. ...
In this article, two professionals who help twice-exceptional students and their families make the transition to college provide numerous strategies. ...
This article walks students and parents through a process of how to select the best college matched to the individual student's needs, particularly if the student is twice exceptional. A table outlines the levels of support available in college. ...
Davidson Family Consultant compiled notes from a Q & A session with Jon Reider of San Francisco University High School. Some examples of the discussed topics are "Do you have any advice for homeschooling students or parents?", "What do colleges look for?", and "How might your suggest selecting a college or university?" ...
This article by Julian Stanley and Camilla Benbow focuses on individuals who graduated from college at an early age. It describes their success and shows evidence that early college is an excellent option for extremely able students. The authors also offer comparatives statistics for several universities. ...
This article by Dr. Joan Digby, discusses honors programs in depth. The discussion is meant to give the reader a good idea of the benefits of belonging to an honors program. The author also talks about what to look for when choosing a college or university. ...
This article provides gifted students advice on dual enrollment and the college search process. ...
This article by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius provides many of the questions that must be considered by a student and his/her parents before deciding on early college. The author provides information about the experiences early entrants have had with early college and the risks and benefits of taking this option as well as alternatives to early college. It also includes sections on who should consider early college entrance and alternatives to consider. ...
This online brochure discusses early steps parents and their gifted children can take to prepare for college and to ensure that the college experience is positive. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Jay Mathews, who compares Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes in relation to gifted students.
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This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Carol Bainbridge, in which she provides a number of strategies for gifted adolescents on choosing career paths. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from two seminars hosted by Dr. Jon Reider. He provides advice for parents of unconventional students looking at college entrance. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Deborah Claymon, who provides advice on the college application process. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Deborah Claymon about preparation for college. She walks the reader through the steps students should follow in order to ask the right questions, take the right tests, and apply to the right colleges! ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Wes Beach, who discusses the college application process and how to create an effective transcript. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Jon Reider, director of college counseling at San Francisco University High School and former admissions officer at Stanford University. He shares tip for parents of profoundly gifted students considering early college entrance. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Jessica Fields, currently in her junior year at Princeton University. She is pre-med majoring in anthropology and creative writing as well as captain of the varsity fencing team. She discusses a number of ways to prepare your child for an Ivy League future. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Michelle Muratori, Ph.D. She touches upon factors that contribute and detract to early entrants’ success as well as options and alternatives to early college. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Holly Bull, who provides advice on the "gap year" process. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Carol Martin, who outlines the various steps to successfully complete the writing section of the SAT. Tips include how to properly prepare for alleviating the anxiety of test-taking for some students. ...
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Wes Beach, who provides advice on how students can prepare for the college admission process. Some ideas include: Focusing on personal qualities, nurturing personal traits and looking at "the fit, not the school." ...
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This article demystifies the "Ability-to-Benefit" rules for federal student aid as they apply to early college entrants. It also arms parents with the information they need when filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is required for all federal student aid, and many colleges use it for all financial aid applications. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - A review of the book by authors Sally Springer and Marion Franck titled, Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - This book by Loren Pope provides information on a number of colleges and the benefits for students at each. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - A review of Dr. Michelle Muratori's book Early Entrance to College: A Guide to Success. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - This book takes a look at the stories of nine young people who took varying, nontraditional educational paths and succeeded in their chosen endeavors and vocations. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - A review of Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - Many useful tips are found in this review of Brenda Smith's book, The Best Kept Secrets for Winning Scholarships. This book is a must-read for those applying to any college or organization for financial aid. ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - A review of The Complete Guide to the Gap Year: The Best Things to Do Between High School and College by Kristin M. White. According to Amazon.com, this is the go-to book for anyone considering a year to re-charge, to follow a passion, to become immersed in another culture, or to find their love of learning again. It includes everything a student, parent, or guidance counselor would want to know about the gap year; including what a gap year is, what it is not, and why it can have a positive impact on a ...
BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - A review of What High Schools Don’t Tell You (And other parents don’t want you to know) by Elizabeth Wissner-Gross. This book offers a step by step guide to the college admissions process. ...
A listing of community service scholarships, grants and other opportunities for young people interested in making a difference. ...