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ABOUT THE BOOK

A Month-By-Month Strategic Planner for Admissions Success

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ABOUT THE BOOK
ABOUT THE BOOK
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Cover of Camino to College: The Starting Point by Mayra Valle, a college admissions planner featuring a road to a university with signposts for college lists, scholarships, essays, test prep, and other planning milestones.

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.

STRATEGIES THAT WORK

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

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Buenas, my name is Mayra Valle. I am the author of Camino to College.

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 the path felt unfamiliar.

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No student should have to navigate the college admissions process this way, so I set out to change it. Over the last decade, I have supported 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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Professional Experience: 10+ years in college access, support for hundreds of students, post-secondary curriculum development for 8+ districts, and a commitment to equity and access to education.

Professional Experience

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Complete College Planning Systems

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A clearer way to navigate college admissions for 11th and 12th graders. Explore interactive tools, step-by-step guidance, and practical strategies designed to help students move through each step with confidence.

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ROADMAPS STUDENTS CAN ACTUALLY FOLLOW

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 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!

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.

  • Bilingual Family Newsletters

  • Admissions Glossary with 100+ terms

  • Tools to keep families informed

Access Spanish and English glossaries below:

Bilingual Glossary
Bilingual Glossary
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Camino to College includes 200+ pages per planner, 10–15 instructional workbook pages each month, about 40 templates, tools, samples and resources, and about 30 trusted partner resources, updated annually.
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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.

The Camino to College is for…

For Schools & College Advising Programs

Content aligns with the academic school year‍ ‍

Designed for classrooms and advising programs

Supports student and counselor capacity

Integrates bilingual family engagement seamlessly

Resources are updated each year to ensure usability

Staff training available for districts or organizations using Camino to College

Bring The Camino To Your School
Bring The Camino To Your School
Camino to College is designed for high school students, first-generation students and families, school counselors and educators, community-based organizations, and individuals seeking college admissions guidance.

Building pathways. Changing what’s possible.