Here is "Part 1: Introduction" of a comprehensive guide to college readiness: Get Me To College: A College Readiness Primer Written by Dr. Rebecca Joseph Please use this but cite me. I provide free or low-cost consulting to those working with under-represented students and also lead workshops to schools and community groups around the country and Canada. getmetocollege@gmail.com

1. Part 1: Introduction
Dr. Rebecca Joseph
getmetocollege@gmail.com
rjoseph@calstatela.edu

2. TO LEARN MORE
 Email
 rjoseph@calstatela.edu
 getmetocollege@gmail.com
 Phone
 323-646-5759
 Facebook
 Getmetocollege Freeadvice
 Twitter
 @getmetocollege
 Website
 getmetocollege.org (focus on first generation
and under-represented students)

3.  Colleges are more expensive than ever…
 There is still the big bubble of high school students…
 More affordable public universities are
 receiving more and more applications
 raising tuition,
 using waitlists for the first time, and
 cutting back on freshman admissions.…
 The economy is hurting families and colleges…
Family savings and incomes are decreasing
Colleges are struggling as their endowments
and budgets have fallen and reducing services
and raising costs.
There is still hope….
A Perfect Storm …A Perfect Storm …

4.  College is still worth the
investment and the effort
 But families may have to make
some difficult decisions
 Key is finding the right match
between the strengths of your child
and colleges that
Provide unique learning communities
Challenge but do not overwhelm
Want to accept your child
Offer enough financial support
YET

5.  In the five following powerpoints,
we explain what colleges are
looking for
WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR

6.  Grades
 Academic Rigor
 Standardized Test Scores
 Strong applications
 Great essays
 Counselor Reports
 Extracurricular Activities
 Teacher Letters of
Recommendation
 Other Unique Features
WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR IN MATCH
STUDENTS NACAC 2013

7.  In the following five Powerpoints,
we explain how to prepare for
college.
 This is no one right path. Each
student must find his or her own
way.
 Families and students must be
proactive to have great college
options. Best of luck.
HOW TO PREPARE

8. TO LEARN MORE
 Email
 rjoseph@calstatela.edu
 getmetocollege@gmail.com
 Phone
 323-646-5759
 Facebook
 Getmetocollege Freeadvice
 Twitter
 @getmetocollege
 Website
 getmetocollege.org (focus on first generation
and under-represented students)