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A Month-By-Month Strategic Planner for Admissions Success

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BRING TO YOUR SCHOOL
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE

No guesswork. Just clear, actionable steps to confidently reach the finish line.

MONTHLY PLANNING

A manageable month-by-month roadmap with tools, templates, and resources to stay on track.

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STRATEGIES THAT WORK

Proven strategies to stand out, maximize opportunities, and get admitted.

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When I applied to college as a first-generation student, I had no clear understanding of what I was working toward. The destination felt exciting, but unfamiliar.

At times, it felt like building a plane while flying it, only realizing how everything came together at the very end.

No student should have to navigate the college admissions process this way, so I set out to change it. Over the last decade, I haves upported students through the admissions journey while refining the very process that once felt overwhelming to me.

Camino to College is my love letter to students navigating similar paths. College may be the destination, but this is your roadmap.

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Complete College Planning Systems

A clearer way to navigate college admissions for 1`1th and 12th graders. Explore interactive tools, step-by-step guidance, and practical strategies designed to help students move through each step with confidence.

Preview materials shown below have been modified and may differ in color scheme and design from the full resources included in the book.

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MONTH-BY-MONTH ROADMAP

A flexible, non-dated planner that combines monthly overviews, actionable goals, important deadlines, and priorities to help students navigate the college journey with confidence.

INTERACTIVE & INDIVIDUALIZED RESOURCES EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Differentiated planning tools tailored to a variety of organizational styles and learners. Every resource is designed to help students stay organized, focused, and confident throughout the college admissions process.

From scholarships to application tasks to college research tracking, Camino to College has you covered with QR code-accessible tools!

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EASY TO DOWNLOAD. EASY TO USE.

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BILINGUAL STUDENT & FAMILY RESOURCES

Resources designed to make the college admissions process more accessible for students and families. From family newsletters to a comprehensive admissions glossary covering 100+ commonly used terms, these tools help families stay informed, empowered, and connected throughout the journey.

Access Spanish and English glossaries digitally by clicking below:

Digital Glossaries

MEET JOAQUÍN EMPOWER!

Camino to College follows Joaquín Empower’s college admissions journey from start to finish as he navigates the process alongside you. Explore a polished, competitive sample application complete with transcripts, application components, financial aid materials, and more.

Along the way, Camino to College provides pro tips, strategies, and guidance designed to help students and families navigate each step of the admissions journey with confidence.

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Meet Joaquin Empower!

Follow his sample application from start to finish to see what a polished, competitive submission includes. From application components to transcripts and financial aid, this case study covers it all.

Along the way, you’ll find pro tips to guide you through each step of the journey.

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SAMPLE APPLICATION

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What Students Need

All Camino to College resources are updated each year to ensure they remain relevant and helpful to readers.

For Schools & Programs

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Content aligns with the academic school year‍ ‍

Designed for classrooms and advising programs

Supports students and counselor capacity

Integrates bilingual family engagement seamlessly

Resources are updated each year to ensure usability

Staff training available for districts using Camino to College

Who the Camino to College is for…

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