Description of Selecting, Applying to, and Getting into the College of Your Choice
Considering college can be an overwhelming prospect for students who are visually impaired. Chapter 1 takes students step-by-step through the college selection and application process, starting with a planning time line for the high school years. Information is given on how to use resources at the student’s high school and state agencies, on choosing prospective colleges, finding and applying for financial aid. Readers can follow the progress of Nicole, a visually impaired high school student, as she applies to and prepares for college.