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The Latino community is the fastest growing minority group in America, and quickly becoming a major player in America's workforce. Unfortunately, Latinos encounter cultural and societal obstacles that can hinder academic achievement. This inspirational guide gives Latino students practical skills for advancing in a college environment. Latino Student's Guide to College Success: Second Edition, Revised and Updated provides a blueprint for collegiate success. The first eight chapters guide students through subjects such as selecting a college, navigating the application process, forming effective study habits, accessing student support services, and planning for advanced degrees. The second part is comprised of eight inspirational stories by Latino graduates sharing their college experiences. Lastly, a third section features a listing of colleges with a record of graduating the most Latinos, as well as a list of the top ten colleges with the most undergraduate Latino students. The revised and updated second edition of this popular book features the latest economic and demographic changes that have emerged since the first edition was published. It also includes six new chapters introducing the impact of technological advancements and changes in cultural trends.
"This updated edition fills a void for Latino students. Readers will find personal stories of success and struggle particular to the Latino experience interspersed with valuable information on precollege preparation, two- to four-year colleges, graduate school, and the college experience." -
Booklist Online
| Introduction | p. xi |
| Planning for College Success | |
| Getting Ready for College: Vamanos | p. 3 |
| Success Starts with You: Getting in, Earning Your First Degree, and Considering Graduate School | p. 19 |
| What Does College Cost and Where Can I Find Financial Aid? | p. 41 |
| Managing Your Time and Services on Campus | |
| Your First Year of College: Using the Services on Campus to Help You Succeed | p. 59 |
| Getting Off to a Good First Start: Strategies for Academic and Personal Success | p. 75 |
| Technology Questions and Answers: Using Computer and Internet Technologies to Learn and Succeed | p. 95 |
| Successful Transition from a Community College to a Four-Year College or a University or to the World of Work | p. 115 |
| Preparing for a Graduate and/or Professional Degree While Still an Undergraduate Student | p. 141 |
| Short Stories of How I Made it in College | |
| Introduction | p. 163 |
| College Degree: From Believing It Not Possible to a Family Expectation | p. 167 |
| Selection of College That Fits You-Helps Lead to Success | p. 173 |
| Higher Education Opened Doors to Greater Opportunity | p. 177 |
| It's Up to You | p. 181 |
| Doctor, Doctor: Not Like Degrees on a Thermometer | p. 187 |
| My College Experience | p. 193 |
| College and University Directories | |
| College and University Directory-Overview | p. 199 |
| Top 20 Two-Year or Community Colleges (Best Degree Completion, 2009 Data) | p. 205 |
| Top 50 Universities (by Number of Degrees Awarded) | p. 215 |
| Top 50 Universities in United States That Granted the Largest Number of Master's Degrees to Latinos | p. 237 |
| Top 50 Universities in United States That Granted the Largest Number of Doctoral Degrees to Latinos | p. 241 |
| Resource Guides | |
| Additional Resources | p. 247 |
| About the Editor and Chapter Authors | p. 253 |
| Index | p. 259 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780313397974
ISBN-10: 031339797X
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 248
Published: 6th July 2012
Publisher: ABC-Clio
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 15.6
x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.59
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