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She entered full-time college at age 13 and graduated at age 16 with a
B.S. in Biology!
LEARN:
1. how to grade skip or enter college early
2. how to get federal financial aid without a high school diploma
3. how the public responds to unusual schooling situations
4. pros and cons of public, private and homeschooling (Lauren did all
three!)
5. how to save a full year in tuition costs!
6. how to graduate in 3 years instead of 4
7. how to research the education laws in your state
8. about the daily real-life experience of being 13 in classrooms with
19-24 year olds
THIS IS THE E-BOOK VERSION of "You're gonna miss the
prom?" A true life account and guidebook for gifted kids"
The hardcopy is $16.95 -- this is cheaper! This is an e-book, copyright
2004. ISBN: 096396934x.
"You're gonna miss
the prom?" the remarkable story about Lauren Betancourt,
sixteen year old University of Hartford graduate who entered college at
the age of 13 and graduated three years later, magna cum laude, with a
Bachelor of Science in Biology. This book details the process Lauren
took to skip high school and enter college at a young age.
"You're gonna miss the prom?" also gives advice on the pro's
and con's of home schooling, public and private schooling, all of which
Lauren has experience with, first hand. Donna and Lauren share their
opinions on each type of schooling and give suggestions from both a
parental and student point of view. They also give advice on how to
research the education laws of each state.
You might be able to save a full years' tuition cost. This book shares
tips on how to get through college for less. Parents will relate to many
of the financial and educational issues detailed by the Betancourts.
Lauren earned one year of college credits for under $500.00. Did you
know that you don't need a high school diploma to get Pell Grants and
Stafford Loans? Find out what you need to do to qualify.
It includes a chapter of accelerated college programs with contact
information and other resources on acceleration and giftedness. Smart
kids delight when they know they're not alone. The book focuses on
students ages 10 to college age, and one chapter entitled "Tips you
can use with your child" speaks to parents of toddlers followed by
chapters for older students focusing on the SATs and college application
processes.
This is the E-BOOK version and is a complete copy of the text version
which will be released to stores in 2004.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Choosing to Miss the Prom -- Our Story
Chapter 2 Diary - College at Age 13
Chapter 3 Frequently Asked Questions: Socialization, etc.
Chapter 4 Pros and Cons of Home Schooling, Private and Public Schools
Chapter 5 Tips you can use with your child
Chapter 6 Problems - Jealousy Bragging and Conceit
Chapter 7 The unsolicited and uninformed instant experts
Chapter 8 Preparing for Acceleration - The Paper Chase
Chapter 9 SAT, CLEP, College Applications and Financial Aid - Law, Rules
and Regulations
Chapter 10 Strength in Numbers - Early Acceleration Programs
Appendix A Suggested Learning and Reading Materials
Appendix B Education Resources
Appendix C Kid Resume Sample
Bibliography, Research and Articles
Index
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