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Table of Contents
Foreword | p. xi |
A Step-by-Step Guide from Elementary School and Beyond | p. 1 |
Elementary School | p. 1 |
Middle School | p. 13 |
High School | p. 17 |
Standardized Tests | p. 23 |
HBCU vs. non-HBCU: Which Is Right for Me? | p. 25 |
What is an HBCU? | p. 25 |
Famous HBCU alums | p. 27 |
Should you go to an HBCU? | p. 28 |
References | p. 38 |
The Admissions Process | p. 39 |
What is required? | p. 39 |
Early Action and Early Decision | p. 46 |
What Colleges Look For | p. 52 |
References | p. 54 |
Paying for a College Education | p. 55 |
Savings | p. 56 |
What Is Financial Aid? | p. 58 |
Scholarships and Grants | p. 58 |
Loans | p. 61 |
Work Programs | p. 62 |
How Does Financial Aid Work? | p. 63 |
References | p. 68 |
The Financial Aid Process | p. 69 |
FAFSA | p. 70 |
Student Aid Report | p. 72 |
Additional Financial Aid Forms | p. 72 |
Comparing and Selecting a Financial Aid Package | p. 72 |
Accepting the Financial Aid Package | p. 74 |
Financial Aid Myths | p. 76 |
References | p. 78 |
Staying in College | p. 79 |
Just Study | p. 80 |
Time Management | p. 83 |
The Ultimate Study Tip | p. 84 |
Keeping Up With Your Grades | p. 85 |
Extracurricular Activities | p. 87 |
References | p. 90 |
Preparing for Life after College | p. 91 |
Real World Experience | p. 91 |
Graduate School | p. 94 |
Entrepreneurship | p. 100 |
References | p. 102 |
Giving Back | p. 103 |
Becoming An Active Alumnus | p. 103 |
Cut Your School A Check | p. 104 |
Repaying Loans | p. 105 |
Giving Back to Your Community | p. 107 |
References | p. 110 |
List of HBCUs | p. 111 |
Glossary of Terms | p. 118 |
Useful Websites/Organizations for Scholarships/Grants | p. 125 |
Sample Template/Layout for Taking Notes-No. 1 | p. 126 |
Sample Template/Layout for Taking Notes-No. 2 | p. 127 |
Author Profiles | p. 131 |
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