Giftedness in Young Adults

Michelle C. Muratori, Early Entrance to College. A Guide to Success. Prufrock Press; Waco, TX, 2007

This book is written for parents and students who are trying to decide if early entrance to college is a viable option for them. The author covers every aspect of early college entrance including its history, typical parental concerns, issues to consider before choosing early entrance, other options besides early college entrance for gifted students, how to prepare for early entrance, how to make a smooth transition to college, and what to do if early college entrance turns out not to be the right choice. Interspersed throughout are anecdotes from students and parents and a significant portion of the book is devoted to descriptions of existing early college entrance programs. This book is also a helpful guide for individuals who are in the position of counseling gifted students and their families regarding educational programs and options.

Lives of Promise. What Becomes of High School Valedictorians. By Karen D. Arnold. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1995.
This book compiles the results of a longitudinal study of a group of valedictorians. The book focuses on their paths from the time of graduation from high school to their early thirties. The book is fascinating, particularly in what it reveals about the trajectories of females and minority individuals. Its primary focus is on the transition from college to early career. This book is recommended for educators and parents.