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Post-secondary Planning for All: Approaches to College and Career Readiness (First-generation Students as a Specialty Population)

Diaz & Hopper / Information Age Publishing / Aug 18, 2023

This chapter provides evidence-based strategies for timely and effective counseling of first-gen students and families. It contains case studies, reflection points, and other resources to explore a deeper understanding when serving first-gen students and families.

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