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A Different Road To College: A Guide For Transitioning To College For Non-traditional Students eBookA Different Road To College: A Guide For Transitioning To College For Non-traditional Students eBook
Publisher
Open Oregon Educational Resources
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
eBooks
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Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2016
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A Different Road To College: A Guide For Transitioning To College For Non-traditional Students

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Registration. Prerequisite. Admission. Elective. With Alise Lamoreaux's informative eBook, A Different Road to College, prospective and current non-traditional college enrollees explore the language of college. They also learn how to choose a college, plan their schedules, understand tuition and expenses, and survive placement testing. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

college admissions, college preparation, colleges and universities, tuition, scholarships

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Engage pupils in a discussion about what it means to be a non-traditional student
  • Show relevant clips from the movie Accepted or other college-themed films as they relate to topics from the book

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires individual computer or digital reader access 
  • Time required for completion will vary

Pros

  • Embeds videos, articles, and other supplemental resources into each chapter
  • Provides a list of suggested readings

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.11-12.1

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