{"product_id":"the-journey-how-to-prepare-kids-for-a-competitive-and-changing-world-paperback","title":"The Journey: How to Prepare Kids for a Competitive and Changing World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGreg Kaplan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRooted in humorous stories distilled with bits of sagely honest advice, \u003ci\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond the well-chronicled college admissions madness and cuts to the core of parental angst with concrete suggestions for preparing children for a competitive and rapidly changing world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung people face an increasing medley of challenges as they pursue higher education--rising tuition costs, daunting prospective student debt, and a talented and competitive applicant pool. After a decade of preparing students for the ever more difficult admissions process, college counselor Greg Kaplan wishes parents would stop thinking, \"What should I do to get my kid into a good college?\" and instead ask: \"How can I best prepare my child for what comes next?\" Having practiced law and worked in investment banking early in his career before pivoting to working with students, parents, and educators, Kaplan knows what the world--and its population of college admissions officers--is looking for in today's youth and tomorrow's leaders: Grit. Leadership. Passion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmphasizing these fundamental tenets of successful adulthood, \u003ci\u003eThe Journey \u003c\/i\u003epaints a realistic picture of the lack of preparedness among today's youth. Using stories of parents and students who have struggled and succeeded, Kaplan pushes students to consider: What do you want to get out of your college and work career? How can you jumpstart your journey into the real world? He asks parents: Are you preparing your children to attain a life of health, happiness, and financial independence? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRooted in humorous stories sprinkled with bits of brutally honest advice, \u003ci\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond the well-chronicled college admissions madness and cuts to the core of parental angst. This is the definitive guide in preparing children for a competitive and rapidly changing world.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764176060704,"sku":"9780757325045","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/41b21f6d90e7c9da4d7488d3b753fca9.webp?v=1780244845","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-journey-how-to-prepare-kids-for-a-competitive-and-changing-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}