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Video Summaries The College Bound series is designed to help middle school and high school student prepare for college. The following episodes can be purchased on videotape, or you can view them online with RealVideo Player.
"Students begin to drop out of college in grade school." For the college bound student, middle school counts. Rudy Castruita hosts this episode of College Bound which shows how middle school students (and their parents) can begin to prepare for college, including:
"A child's success in education is often due to an individual--someone who sparks a sense of responsibility and possibility for the future." Adequate preparation in high school is vital for the college bound student. This episode, hosted by Rudy Castruita, emphasizes the importance of taking appropriate courses and challenging oneself with extracurricular activities. It includes:
"Where students go to college can be as important as whether they go to college." Now that you're on track, which college do you choose? This episode of College Bound, hosted by Joe Watson, explores the process of selecting a college that will best meet the student's needs. It covers:
"Preparing for college admission and success is like training for the Olympics. It takes a lot of hard work and support." So you're on track and you know which colleges you'd like to apply to. How do you get accepted and then how do you pay for it? Joe Watson hosts this episode of College Bound which explores this important stage in the process of going to college. It includes:
"Every family functions as a home learning environment. Consequently, every family has the potential to support and improve the academic achievement of its children." As a parent, how do you communicate with your child? How do you know what's expected of your child academically? This episode of College Bound explores what you can do as a parent to communicate effectively. It includes:
"Establishing a support network and getting involved in campus life are critical factors in surviving your freshman year." There is no such thing as a "typical" freshman. Success your freshman year means managing classes, study time, jobs, and social activities effectively. Just as there are many challenges, there are also many ways for freshmen to increase their chances for succeeding in college. This episode of College Bound explores how you can survive your freshman year. It includes:
How to Buy the Videotapes All College Bound videotapes can be purchased for $19.95. (Price does not include shipping & handling.) To purchase tapes, visit UCSD-TV's web site, or call direct at: Telephone: (800) 520-7323
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College Bound: Middle School Counts!
College Bound: A Plan for Achieving in High School
College Bound: Choosing a College
College Bound: Admissions and Financial Aid
College Bound: Communicate with Your School
College Bound: Surviving Freshman Year