You can't make a major decision that could affect the ret of your life alone. It's got to be a team effort with your parents. Here's why: 1. Two or three heads are better than one There are thousands of colleges to choose from. Narrowing this list can be intimidating. Kimberley Townsend, a graduate of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., says, “High school seniors are inexperienced in the decision-making arena. The application process made me so nervous, I procrastinated on every step of the way.” “Your parents’ guidance is necessary to sift through all the concerns you have, and to compare the pros and cons of various colleges,” says Colin Alphonso, a graduate of Collin County Community College in Allen, Texas. According to Jeremy…
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Choose a Career that is important to you!
Practically all of us go through a time in our lives when we are torn between what we know we want and need in a career, and what others say we should want and need. Sometimes these internal wars are the result of near-constant media exposure. If, for example, you watch television for even half an hour, you will be pushed in all sorts of ways toward “the good life”: a bigger car, nicer house, better body. At other times, the career “shoulds” develop much closer to home. Such as when your academic adviser says, “You’ll never get a decent job with a philosophy degree.” You might feel pressured to cave in. That’s the easiest, fastest way to stop the unwanted advice and criticism. Then…
President Obama Urges Students to go to College
Do your parents tell you to move out of the house? Go to college. Even if you go to online college you will get out of the house sooner and stay out on your own with the great job you will get. According to the most recent US Government census, Americans with a bachelor’s degree earned 51% more than those with just a high school diploma. Those with a bachelor’s degree earned over $52,000 per year on average. Once you realize that college is your next step, you need to find one. Here are some questions you might find helpful to find the college for you. 1. Is an in-state or out of state college right for you?2. Are small schools a better fit for my…
PICK YOUR SAT SUBJECT TESTS CAREFULLY!
This week I would like to focus on the all important SAT Subject Tests. Why are they so important for top colleges? In short, they help colleges interpret your grades and equalize grading scales from high school to high school. How does an A at school X compare to an A in school Y? Well, if one student scored a 770 on the Bio SAT Subject Test and the other scored a 580, we'd know that the first school had a much "truer" grading scale and that the competition was simply not as strong at school Y. In effect, these scores either show that a student deserved the high grades he received, or that the school simply hands out many A's. With that being the case,…
CAl Grants Cut for College Students
The Legislature will be meeting this week. Please forward this important and timely information to all interested parties. Read to the bottom to find a sample letter & the email & phone contact information to let your voice be heard. Thank You. As you've probably heard, the governor is planning on eliminating Cal Grants for students for the 2009-10 school year. This budget cut will affect your child whether or not he/she will be receiving a Cal Grant, because the removal of the Cal grants will affect the remaining budgets for the universities. As a result, the remaining university funds will have to be redistributed, thereby resulting in reductions or elimination of any kind of proposed grant aid to ALL California university students and potential…
College Students: Don’t forget Little Brother or Sister!
Right now you're busy with graduation, parties and friends—and soon you'll be packing your things. What an exciting and busy time these months are! But have you noticed your kid brother or sister? As these days become hectic for you, your siblings can fade into the background. Remember: you starting college is a big change in their lives, too. Here are some tips for making the transition as smooth as possible—and keeping your relationship strong. Get sibs involved in the college process. Talk to your brother or sister about the college you will be attending, and show them catalogs and other material you've received. Some college students like having sibs along for campus visits, others don't. Tell sibs about your feelings about leaving. There's nothing worse for…
President Obama asks Americans to Commit to Education
Recent statistics show that seven in ten Americans leave high school with a diploma. President Obama has responded to this by demanding that all Americans commit themselves to at least one year of education after high school. This does not mean that every American has to go to college. There are many ways of getting an educaiton and advancing yourself in the job market. If you did not complete high school, get your GED. There are many adult education facilities that prepare you for the GED exam as well as administer the test. Go to a Trade/Technical school. Get career training and increase your income with a second career! Become a Medical or Dental Assistant, Leagl Aide, Computer Technician, Massage Therapist, Cosmetology, Nurses Aide, Hotel/Restaurant management,…
Increase Your Chances of Getting Into a Competitive College
If you are willing to look outside of the zone of colleges kids typically apply to you are much more likely to get noticed. Looking at schools outside of your geographic zone will set you apart from every other student in your area. Look at schools that you fall outside of the “norm” in the following areas: GeographicEthnicAcademicAthleticExtracurricularSocio-economic Talk to admissions staff at the schools you are most interested in and make sure you identify yourself as calls and visits are often tracked. Here are some sample questions to ask:I am trying to get a feel for the typical State U student in terms of where they are from and what they study1. What is the geographic distribution? Is it pretty even?2. What are the…
Studies show that ‘F’ in Middle School does matter!
Although we typically start seeing families in the office when kids are already in high school, Middle School/Junior High Parents take note! Patterns that start in middle school/junior high are good indicators of things to come. Students who have patterns of missing class and that receive D or F marks on report cards are at increased risk for trouble in high school. Middle school is when we see a big disconnect from parents. Many parents feel that middle school is the time to let kids handle things on their own but not so. This is actually the time that most kids need extra support from home. Now is not the time to stop asking about homework or to lose touch with teachers. In fact, it is time…
Space Still Available at 11 California Colleges for Fall 09
Got a late start on your college applications or maybe you thought that you would not get accpeted and now you are sad you did not try? Hope is here! Eleven California colleges are still accepting applications for Fall 09. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a transfer student, look at the list below and then call the admissions office for details. 1. Azusa Pacific University 2. California Baptist University 3. California Lutheran University 4. Concordia University 5. Loyola Marymount University 6. Marymount College 7. Notre Dame Namur University 8. University of San Diego ** 9. Seattle Pacific University ** 10. Univeristy of Arizona ** 11. Washington State University ** Not CA. schools but not too far away either!
