College Planning for Gifted Students

I'm very proud to announce the release of our newest book, College Planning for Gifted Students: Choosing and Getting Into the Right College. The book's author, Sandra L. Berger, has long been a popular speaker on the topic of college planning at gifted education and parenting conferences. Her sessions are always packed with teachers and parents alike seeking information about this important topic. A couple of years ago, Sandra approached me about publishing a book on the subject, and I was thrilled with the idea.

College Planning for Gifted Students is a must-have for any gifted or advanced learner planning to attend college. Sandra Berger leads students through the college planning process, moving from self-exploration, to college matching, to the application process. She focuses specifically on helping gifted students discover who they are, and how that discovery corresponds to finding the perfect postsecondary endeavor. The author also provides useful, practical advice for writing college application essays, requesting recommendation letters, visiting colleges, and acing the college entrance interview.

Throughout the book, helpful timelines and checklists are provided to give students and their parents, teachers, and counselors assistance in planning for and choosing the right college. An extensive resource section is also included, with information about the SATs and ACTs, early entrance programs, and a sample college application.

Read an Interview With the Author

Sandra L. Berger, former guru for the Ask ERIC and USA Today gifted education hotlines, discusses what every parent, teacher, or counselor of gifted students needs to know to help their bright students plan for and get into college. Tips for choosing a college and advice for making the right match are included. To read a transcript of the interview with Sandra Berger, click here.

Check Out a Sample Chapter From This Book

Read an engaging, interesting excerpt from the book. This excerpt looks at the many reasons why gifted students should consider applying for and attending college. It also offers a handy timeline of the steps students should take in the college planning process. To read this sample chapter from College Planning for Gifted Students, click here.

Davidson Fellow Scholarships for Extraordinary Achievers

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is offering high achieving young people across the country the opportunity to be named as 2007 Davidson Fellows, an honor accompanied by a $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship in recognition of a significant piece of work in science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy, or something "outside the box."
 
To be eligible, applicants must be under the age of 18 as of Oct. 1, 2007, and a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident residing in the United States. There is no minimum age for eligibility.
 
The deadline to apply is March 30, 2007. Applicants must submit an original piece of work recognized by experts in the field as significant, with the potential to make a positive contribution to society.
 
The scholarship must be used at an accredited institute of learning. For more information on the Davidson Fellows, or to download an application, please visit the Davidson Fellows Web site.