Mariela Dabbah is the author of Help your Children Succeed in High School and Go to College, Help Your Children Succeed in School, How to Get a Job in the U.S. and the co-author of The Latino Advantage in the Workplace.

Mariela has been a frequent guest at "Wake up with Whoopi" (Syndicated Radio Show), "All Things Considered" (NPR), "Good Morning America" (ABC) "Today in New York" (NBC), "Despierta América" (Univision), "Cada Día" (Telemundo), "Directo desde Estados Unidos" (CNN en Español), "Temprano en la Mañana" (93.1 FM- AMOR), and many other TV programs and radio shows. She's been interviewed by Business Week and Time and has been featured and quoted in publications across the country including the New York Times, Latina magazine and Vanidades magazine.

The author received her Master's in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Buenos Aires. She was one of the owners of Flame Co., an educational book distributor, where she developed training programs as well as manuals for teachers and parents. Since the publication of her books, she has focused on her writing and speaking engagements.

As a speaker Mariela presents workshops and keynote speeches at corporations such as General Electric, American Express, Exxon/Mobil, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, HBO and Verizon, and at organizations such as the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, the New York State Association for Bilingual Education, Junior Achievement and others.

She is a contributor for Siempre Mujer (Meredith Corporation), Nexos magazine (American Airlines), www.serlatino.com, Crossover on Telemundo/MSN.com and is the columnist of Padres de Hoy (Hoy Chicago, Tribune) and Mujer de Hoy on Telemundo/MSN.com. The author is the guest expert in several segments on Univision TV and radio and on the Telemundo network.

Mariela is the National Spokesperson of McDonald's Education program for Latino students and the columnist on their website: www.meencanta.com.

She presents and writes both in Spanish and in English.

The author lives in Westchester, New York and can be seen at www.marieladabbah.com and www.marielablog.com.

Help Your Children Succeed in High School and Go to College is a guide for Latino parents that stresses the importance of education and provides a framework for parents to put their children on a college-bound path. It explains the American educational system, how parents can get involved, how to help children stay focused and motivated, scholarships available for Latino children, student loans, choosing the right college, and the college application process.

Introduction

- A Note for Parents with Undocumented Children

Chapter 1: Let's Get Some Inspiration

Chapter 2: The Basics

- Choosing a High School

- Raising the Academic Bar for Minority Students

- Requirements

- Attendance

- Grades and Grade Point Average

- Learn About Key Exams and Programs

- Tracking, Streaming, Ability Grouping

- Volunteering

Chapter 3: Other Ways to Fulfill High School Requirements

- Long Distance Learning

- Night School

- GED

Chapter 4: Extracurricular Activities and Summer Programs

- Extracurricular Activities

- Summer Programs

Chapter 5: Parent Involvement in High School

- Identifying Mentors

- Keeping Communication Channels Open

- Choosing Courses

- Getting to Know the Teachers

- Special Education in High School

- A Word on Handling Ethnically-Biased Situations

- Identifying and Supporting Your Child's Vocation

Chapter 6: How to Help Your Child Stay in School and Out of Trouble

Chapter 7: Parents Who Have Been Separated from Their Children

Chapter 8: Options for Postsecondary Education

- Universities

- Colleges

- Community Colleges/Junior Collegs

- Technical/Vocatonal Schools

Chapter 9: What Colleges Look for in an Applicant

- Good Grades

- A Challenging Course Load

- Good SAT and ACT Scores

- Extracurricular Activities

- College Application Essay

- Letters of Recommendation

- The Interview

- Diversity and Other Important Factors

- Early Action or Early Decision

Chapter 10: Paying for College

- Financial Aid

- Saving for College

- One More Word About Paying for College

Chapter 11: Putting College on the Calendar

- 9th Grade

- 10th Grade

- 11th Grade

- 12th Grade

Message of Encouragement