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Higher Ground: Preparing African-American Children for College
Higher Ground Preparing AfricanAmerican Children for College
Author: Leah Y. Latimer
African-American parents, like others, want the very best education for their children, yet the conditions frequently found in many schools- mismanagement, inadequate out-of-date-books and supplies, and low expectations--leave many college-bound African-Americans ill-prepared for college-admission tests and college level courses. Higher Groun...  more »is written to help black parents chart an early course for the college education that will determine their child's future:Why the road to college begins with kindergartenWhy you must stay in touch with your child's school and teachersHow to help your child set his/her sights on higher educationWhat you need to know about the basic skills-and beyondHow attacks on affirmative action affect your childHow to find out about educational opportunitiesWhat colleges are looking for in studentsWhere and when to start looking for financial aidWhen your child should be taking the SAT examsHow to overcome bad grades and low scoresWhere to find the college information you needHow to get your college-bound student off to the right start-for a successful finish
ISBN-13: 9780380799190
ISBN-10: 0380799197
Publication Date: 4/1999
Pages: 308
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Publisher: Quill Press
Book Type: Paperback
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