eBook - Destination College: A Four-Year Plan for High School Students, 2nd Ed

A Clear Path Through High School — Without Guesswork
 
Most students are told what they need for college, but not when, why, or how it all fits together.
 
Destination College: A Four-Year Plan for High School Students (Second Edition) was written to change that.
 
This book breaks down the college preparation process into manageable, age-appropriate steps starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade, with concrete guidance on:
 
Academics and course planning
Extracurriculars and leadership
Testing decisions (including test-optional realities)
College research and fit
Applications, essays, and timelines
Financial aid, scholarships, and affordability
Summer planning and key checkpoints
 
Instead of vague advice, students get specific actions they can take each year — and parents finally understand what actually matters, and when.
 
Designed for Real Families
This book is especially valuable for:
First-generation college students
Families without access to private college counseling
Parents who want to support their child but feel unsure where to start
Students who want structure, clarity, and less stress
 
There is no jargon, no gatekeeping, and no assumption that readers already know the system.
 
What’s New in the Second Edition
The Second Edition reflects major changes in the college admissions landscape and includes:
Updated guidance on test-optional admissions
Clear explanations of how admissions priorities have shifted
Expanded financial aid and affordability context
Stronger emphasis on decision-making, tradeoffs, and fit
A more student-centered, emotionally realistic approach
 
This edition is designed to meet students where they actually are — not where the system assumes they should be.
 
More Than a Book — A Planning Tool
This is not a book to read once and put away.
Families use Destination College as a working reference throughout high school:
Students revisit chapters each year
Parents use it to check timelines and priorities
Educators use it as a framework for advising conversations
 
It brings structure to a process that often feels chaotic.
 
What’s Included 
✔ Four-year, grade-by-grade planning structure
✔ Clear monthly and seasonal checkpoints
✔ Straightforward explanations of admissions and financial aid
✔ Practical guidance without hype or fear-based tactics
✔ Written in plain language for students and parents
 
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