Ready for College?Academic Success Starts with Solid Study SkillsFor many students, effective study skills make the difference between struggling in classes and breezing through with great grades that lead to college admission. That's why Doorway to College Foundation has developed Study Smart!, an interactive and engaging study skills class for 9th and 10th graders.In just 2.5 hours, we'll teach your student essential study skills that will help him or her thrive in high school and college.The transition to college is challenging. We can help!Heading to college? Not sure what you need to do? If your school has excellent college counseling services and plenty of counselors to meet each student's need, you're in great shape for the challenges ahead. If not, you can count on us for information to ease the transition so you can succeed.Doorway to College Foundation has published a series of free and low-cost e-books for college-bound students and their parents, including the following:

• Assessing whether your student is ready for college entrance exams (Free quiz)
• Providing helpful study skills to succeed on classroom tests ($4.99 e-book)
• Helping young athletes understand what they need to do to prepare to play sports in college (Free and low-cost e-books)
• Making the most of your college visit ($4.99 e-book)
• Prewriting tips for your college admissions essays (Free e-book)
• Writing an exceptional college entrance essay ($4.99 e-book)
• Learning the most common application mistakes to avoid (Free e-book)
• Tips for success on the ACT and SAT (Free e-book)
• How to prepare for an interview for college, a job, and more ($4.99 e-book)

College is a major investment. In the end, you want the assurance that your investment will effectively fuel your child's success without burdening either of you with anxiety, frustration, or excessive debt. If your high school already offers sufficient college counseling, you have a great resource to rely upon. But if not, or if you'd like a few extra ideas, we're here to help.Request a ResourceDon't see what you need? Ask us! We'd love to have your ideas for new resources to assist college-bound students and their parents. Contact us at collegeprep@doorwaytocollege.com or 877-927-8378. Thank you!