"The Little College Handbook may be
small in size, but it is big on the amount of important
information it provides to the reader! Being a first generation
college student, I certainly would have benefited from having
such a practical and helpful guide to the college environment.
I would recommend the Handbook to all college bound students
and their parents. It provides invaluable and understandable
answers to the many complex questions that heading to college
can bring." - Sharyn Slavin
Miller Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs,
California Institute of Technology
“Thank you to Melissa Mellott for writing a book
that is helpful for both college students and their parents.
We need as much information as we can get before taking
the big step out of home and off to school. Melissa is the
voice of experience and her book will be an asset to students
and parents alike.” - Susan
Bridges, Mother of two college students, Montecito, California
“Melissa Mellott, speaking with true authenticity,
grounded wisdom, and true dedication to the serious student,
offers a practical navigational chart for the often murky
waters of college application and education. She recognizes
the role of discipline, inspiration, and joy so vital to
this life challenge. The best predictor of success is often
the skills and knowledge to get to the goal. Thanks Melissa
for showing the way and teaching the skills with such understanding
and personal dedication.” -Errol
E. Erlandson MD, former Assistant Dean for Student Affairs,
University of Michigan Medical School, Clinical Associate
Professor of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan
“In a down to earth and practical way and with an
engaging and authentically understanding style, Melissa
Mellott will support you in opening the door to college!
She offers you her experience, practical insight, keen intuition,
and gentle encouragement. The little details and the big
picture are clearly contained in this rich little book.
My own path would have been easier with this guidance, and
a lot more joyous with her balanced approach. As a woman
professional I applaud this gift and this accomplishment.”
- Kate Ludeman Ph.D., Founder
and President Worth Ethic Corporation, Author, Coach and
Advisor to Fortune 100 companies, Santa Barbara, California
“In The Little College Handbook, Melissa Mellott
provides a terrific plan for using your college years to
explore your interests so your future career evolves as
a natural extension of your experience both inside and outside
the classroom.” - Carol
L. McClelland, Ph.D., Author of Changing Careers For Dummies
“No you don’t need a college degree to understand
how to apply for admission to colleges and universities.
The Little College Handbook has taken the mystery out of
a process that often seems overwhelming to students and
parents. In the little book, Melissa Mellott shares a lot
of sensible guidance she has learned through personal experience
as a college student and as an admissions professional.”
- Mary Ontiveros, Executive Director
of Admissions, Colorado State University
“The Little College Handbook is a valuable tool for
any student or parent with questions about the college application
process. It is especially valuable to first generation college
bound students. Melissa writes in an “easy to read”
and “easy to understand” style and sprinkles
the book with interesting personal experience and practical
advice.” - Sue Bracco Gleason, Director, California
Student Opportunity and Access Program, Santa Barbara, California
Consortium
“This is important information for all high school
students, especially those who think college is beyond their
reach. An educated society benefits us all, and this book
takes us one step closer.” - Judi
A. Diaz-Bonacquisti, Director, Minority Engineering Program,
Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado.
" The Little College Handbook is a great guide for
students and parents that need help navigating the college
admissions process. Melissa does a wonderful job of providing
important college information in a fun and easy-to-understand
format. I recommend the Handbook to any student feeling
overwhelmed by the whole process of choosing, attending,
and paying for higher education.” - Eric
J. Carpio, Director of Admissions, Florida State University,
Panama City
“Written in a style that students will enjoy reading,
The Little College Handbook gives practical advice and important,
new details about planning and living the college experience.”
- John T. McIntosh, Associate
Superintendent, Ocean View School District, Oxnard, California
"I am extremely impressed with The Little College
Handbook and commend Melissa for her creativity and dedication
to students that is obvious when reading the book. The content
is so appropriate and helpful for students as they prepare
for college and navigate the college search process.
At this time when our nation needs to improve our college-going
rates, a text like this one, serves as an invaluable tool.
Melissa has tremendous experience to draw upon as a college
admission officer in her preparation of the book. I am thoroughly
impressed with the book and recommend it often to students."
– Sara Axelson, Associate
Vice President for Enrollment, University of Wyoming
"As the former Vice President of Cerritos College,
I observed young people coming to college so unprepared.
College has its own unique vocabulary of words. Melissa
has presented her little College Handbook is such a style
that it takes the mystery out of all the “how to’s”
in college. One fifteen year old recipient of her book said
to me that she now felt she could ask the right questions
about selecting a college. I thought that was the height
of compliments to Melissa Mellott.
Melissa has walked the college path alone and learned how
to utilize resources, make contacts, and worked in college
offices that deal with young adults. As a result, she speaks
with experience and shares it in such a way that she touches
young people."
– Fran Newman, Ed.D.Adjunct
Professor, School of Education, Azusa Pacific University
"I have two children, an eighteen-year-old son, and
fifteen-year-old daughter. It was not until my son’s
senior year did I even consider how his college was going
to be paid for. Although, I had thought about it many times
I always shifted this decision to the back burner. Life
challenges, a failed marriage are a few of those reasons.
In the course of my employment I worked with Ms. Mellott.
I learned of her book. I ordered this book; it was the best
investment I made for my children’s future. After
reading this guide, I was convinced it was not to late to
seek assistance for my son’s education. This book
provided the resources in an easy to understand format.
I asked my son to read this book as well. He was impressed,
and actually it sparked an eagerness for him to get started
on his higher educational goals.
I learned the processes needed to be able to assist my
daughter in reaching her higher educational goals. I have
been motivated to finish my own college education as well."
– Jay Lanphere, Father of
two teens, Colorado
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