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UNDECIDED by Genevieve Morgan

UNDECIDED

Navigating Life and Learning After High School

by Genevieve Morgan

Pub Date: April 8th, 2014
ISBN: 978-1-936976-32-4
Publisher: Zest Books

A sympathetic, practical self-help guide for teens facing the end of high school and unable to decide what to do next.

The logical direction for most high school students is continuing their education, whether in a vocational program, a community college or a four-year university. The pressures of the expectations, the preparation and choosing the best option can be overwhelming. And what about the one-third of high school graduates who choose not to continue their education? What is the best path for them? Enlist in the military? Work full time? Travel? Volunteer? Morgan’s handbook outlines the many different options available to teens after high school and provides helpful suggestions on how to pursue each path efficiently and successfully. She covers everything from SAT preparation, writing personal statements and internships to trade school pros and cons and information on what to expect from a life in the military. Anecdotes, brainstorming activities, checklists and journal exercises encourage readers to critically reflect on their options.

A helpful guide full of good, sensible advice to teens feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of major life transitions.

(resources, bibliography, index) (Nonfiction. 14 & up)