College Planning

Teens, young adults, parents, and teachers across the nation grapple with these same concerns. But that can change with the insightful guidance found in College Planning for Teens. Mastering college planning is easier than you think, with personalized, current, extensive resources guiding you through every step, from application to adaptation.

Feel confident knowing how to help your child stand out on their college admissions applications and essays. A step-by-step PLAN to get out of overwhelm and help your child get into their top college and graduate without debt. The College Admissions PLAN Simplified is a comprehensive guide to help your family succeed in college admissions and beyond. Do not be a statistic – what you DO NOT KNOW – will cost you both in time and money. The author, Shellee Howard, is a College Admission and Financial Strategist Expert with over 17 years of experience who has helped over 15,000 students ...

Human history is not a collection of isolated civilizations. It is one connected story. Long before modern globalization, people were already crossing deserts, sailing oceans, exchanging goods, spreading religions, building empires, transmitting technologies, and carrying diseases across continents. From the first human migrations out of Africa to the digital networks of the twenty-first century, connection has shaped nearly every major turning point in world history. World History: The Connected Story offers a clear, engaging, and comprehensive introduction to the development of human ...

Master AI prompt engineering to crush college exams, cure procrastination, and reclaim your time without cheating. Whether you are panicking over a last-minute history paper in your dorm room or feeling overwhelmed by complex biology labs, this high-energy audio guide delivers instant relief...

The Plan was simple: get hockey boyfriends. Falling in love was never part of it. Anaïs Gutierrez has her college life figured out—premed track, solid grades, and a best friend who makes everything better. When Harper Beaumont suggests they attend every home hockey game to catch the attention of the team's hottest players, Anaïs goes along with it. After all, what's the worst that could happen? Harper's never been good at wanting things she's supposed to want. The Plan gives her permission to finally take action, to have experiences, to figure out who she is. What she doesn't expect is ...

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

Break free from crippling student loans and transform financial anxiety into a clear, actionable debt payoff strategy. Whether you are commuting to a stressful job or losing sleep over interest rates, this empathetic guide replaces post-grad panic with calming, practical financial literacy. Take...

There used to be two teams in every workplace: management and labor. Now there’s a third team, the linchpins. These people invent, lead (regardless of title), connect others, make things happen, and create order out of chaos. They figure out what to do when there’s no rule book. They delight...

UPDATED FOR 2026 The definitive career guide for grad students, adjuncts, post-docs, and anyone else eager to get tenure or turn their PhD into their ideal job—now refreshed with new material to equip readers for today’s job market “If you want unvarnished straight talk about the...

Navigate modern college admissions without destroying your family's peace or acting like a stressed project manager. Perfect for your morning commute, this reassuring parenting guide transforms an overwhelming, high-stakes journey into a calm, structured roadmap. You will learn to trade frantic...

The Smart Parent's Guide to Careers in the Age of AI Helping Your Child Thrive in a World of Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Robotics The world of work is changing faster than at any time in history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and humanoid machines are already transforming industries, replacing repetitive tasks, and creating entirely new career opportunities. The jobs available to today's children may look very different by the time they graduate from high school or college. The Smart Parent's Guide to Careers in the Age of AI gives parents the knowledge and ...

The third edition of the essential guide for college students and recent graduates to help you prepare for starting your career—now revised and updated for Gen Z to reflect the realities of the current job market How do you get a job without expe­rience and get experience without a job?...

One of Silicon Valley’s most successful angel investors shares his rules for investing in startups. There are two ways to make money in startups: create something valuable—or invest in the people that are creating valuable things. Over the past twenty-five years, Jason Calacanis has made a...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Zillennial Finance Expert Mrs. Dow Jones comes a groundbreaking, judgment-free personal finance guidebook about how to grow wealth on your own terms. You’re not bad with money. It’s just no one ever taught you how to win a game rigged against you...

#1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer instructs readers on an integral part of the Christian faith--knowing God's will and acting on it--in this practical and encouraging book. Did you ever dream about what you would be when you grew up? We think naturally...

In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars - students who scored spots at the nation's top colleges by leading uncluttered, low stress, and authentic lives. Drawing from extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, Newport explains the surprising truths behind these superstars' mixture of happiness and admissions success.

Escape the crushing weight of student loan debt with a realistic personal finance strategy designed for everyday life. Whether you are navigating a new career or battling burnout from living paycheck to paycheck, this empowering audiobook replaces financial panic with measurable action. Say...

Exams can be incredibly stressful. And the SATs? Doubly so! Even those who have studied hard all year and expect to get high grades find their stomachs turning at the thought of SATs. After all, the higher the predicted grade, the higher the expectations, and the higher the chance of failure! Or so it can feel. But with the right support in your corner, you can fully prepare yourself for your SATs and do away with fear and uncertainty. I want to give you that support. It's what motivated me to write SAT Intensive Prep Guide—the perfect book to support you throughout the exam season!

Your guidance counselor had one script. This book has the math. Federal student debt just crossed $1.7 trillion across 42.8 million borrowers. Meanwhile, the median electrician earns $62,350 with no loan payment, the top 10 percent clear $106,000, and the owners of trade businesses build companies that private equity now lines up to buy. Somebody should have shown you both spreadsheets before you signed anything. This book does. Trades Over College is not a manifesto, and it is not TikTok cheerleading. It is a decision system built on BLS wage data, federal loan numbers, and the entry maps ...

Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. Best-selling author and personal finance expert, Eric Tyson offers tried and true strategic advice on how to understand loans, know your options, and how to improve your financial fitness while paying down your student loan debt.