Reach for College! Curriculum & Books

We provide a complete structured curriculum to serve high school students in grades 9 through 12 as they learn about the benefits of higher education, what skills they need to be employable, and as they apply to postsecondary education & prepare to be successful there. The Reach for College! program incorporates these research-based elements to effectively assist traditionally disadvantaged students go to college: Close, caring relationship with knowledgeable adult Cohort of peers planning for college together Learning the connection between careers and college Assistance with college selection and application Information and assistance with financial aid applications High quality instructional materials that challenge students with rigorous college-level work All books are available on Amazon.com All books are also available directly from Reach for College! at discounted bulk rates

9th Grade NINTH GRADE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS 139 pages, ©2008 Make a successful transition to high school Know that education beyond high school leads to success in life Career exploration based on interest and abilities Set goals for success in high school and beyond Time-management and study skills Good decision-making and attitudes for success
10th or 11th Grade SKILLS FOR SUCCESS NOW AND AFTER GRADUATION 148 pages, ©2006 Introduction to college access & benefits of postsecondary education College-level reading, writing, time-management skills to improve GPA in high school and to practice using these skills for later college success Goal-setting and importance of attitude in success
10th or 11th Grade CAREER SKILLS FOR SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATION 119 pages, ©2006 Benefits of postsecondary education Career exploration and educational planning for career SAT Prep College search & practice applications Essay-writing Employability skills Interview skills
12th Grade--1st Semester APPLY FOR SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATION 109 pages, ©2006 Career and educational goal-setting SAT Prep College selection & application In-depth essay-writing for applications Financial aid & scholarship applications
12th Grade--2nd Semester COLLEGE & REAL LIFE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATION 138 pages, ©2006 Issues in transitioning from high school & home to college Time-management, organization & study skills for academic success Resources for assistance available on campuses Personal problem-solving & decision-making for persistence in college Real life finances & managing financial aid Tips for commuting, working or parenting students

Teacher, Parent & Program Manuals

Teacher and Program Manuals are available with adoption of the program by schools or community groups. Schools: Contact us to talk about adoption of the program for your school. Community Groups: Contact us to adopt the program or see the For Community Groups page for more information. Parents: Parent Handbooks are available to accompany two of the books—Ninth Grade Skills for Success and Apply for Success after Graduation—to help families with their student's transition to high school and with the college and financial aid application process. These Parent Handbooks are also available in Spanish.

	"The books are helpful and make me look at my future. They are a very good resource and will maybe change some people's minds about how to look at what they need to do to get ready for what's ahead." ~Student

	"The books have given us a better understanding on how college works. As far as applying for financial aid, they really help." ~Student

	The Reach for College Curriculum at Potomac High School over the past year has made our college based advisory program extremely successful. The materials and additional resources have provided a wealth of information and educational opportunities for all grade levels. It has afforded Potomac High School students and advisors the opportunity of a lifetime!! ~School administrator

	"Reach For College is an extraordinary organization that gives students targeted goals and provides them with the resources to accomplish them. This organization sets up students to succeed upon graduation by giving them practical and accomplish-able steps in preparing for college and ultimately preparing them for successful careers. Every school should have a program of this nature as its curriculum." ~Education professional specializing in motivating students to go to college