A Simple Guide to College {Book Review}

Bridging the Gap: A Simple Guide to College {Book Review}

Going to college can be scary enough, but even getting through the application and financial aid process can be overwhelming! Let me suggest you check out Bridging the Gap: A Simple Guide to College by Chelsea L. Dixon to guide you on your way.

DO YOU WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE BUT YOU ARE NERVOUS AND AFRAID BECAUSE: You don’t know much about it? You don’t know where to look for information? You don’t know how or when to start the planning process? You are not alone! There are lots of others out there who feel exactly the way you do. Bridging the Gap: A Simple Guide to College is an easy to read, easy to follow guide with useful and practical information that will give you the foundation and confidence you need to get started on the right path. Here’s What’s Inside: Chapters on Financial Aid, Standardized Tests, Admissions and Application Process, Self Preparation and much more Guidelines and Checklists for Grades 9 – 12 Glossary of Commonly Used Terms Tools, Resources and Helpful Websites Extras Special Information and Checklist for Middle School Students Special Section Entirely for Student-Athletes It doesn’t matter what grade you are in, where you live, what you look like, the amount of money you have or if you are a first generation student. Bridging the Gap: A Simple Guide to College will take the confusion and anxiety out of the college equation and provide you with gentle guidance and encouragement to get you in the know.

This is an interesting book because it’s not just “how to get into college” but it actually steps back and explains the higher education system, degrees, advantages and disadvantages, etc. It’s aimed at parents of minority or first generation college students who may need a lot of help learning the whole process. It’s also meant for students and their families while still in middle school, not just within a year or two of high school graduation.

There are a number of areas that are covered in the book, including what financial aid is and how to apply for it, standardized tests & prep, how to fill out applications properly, check lists for classes to take in high school, as well as additional resources, books, and websites for further information.

There is also special coverage of student athletes, who may be looking at going to college on a scholarship, and how that process may differ than the average college student.

So whether you’re a parent with your first child going to college in a few years or if you have a student athlete considering playing their sport while they get through school, I’d suggest you pick up a copy of Bridging the Gap: A Simple Guide to College by Chelsea L. Dixon to guide you on your way.

Do you have any tips to share about the college application process?