Registration. Prerequisite. Admission. Elective. With Alise Lamoreaux's informative eBook, A Different Road to College, prospective and current non-traditional college enrollees explore the language of college. They also learn how to choose a college, plan their schedules, understand tuition and expenses, and survive placement testing. 

Concepts

college admissions, college preparation, colleges and universities, tuition, scholarships

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Engage pupils in a discussion about what it means to be a non-traditional student
• Show relevant clips from the movie Accepted or other college-themed films as they relate to topics from the book

Classroom Considerations

• Requires individual computer or digital reader access 
• Time required for completion will vary

Pros

• Embeds videos, articles, and other supplemental resources into each chapter
• Provides a list of suggested readings

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.11-12.1