This document provides information to help students understand the importance and benefits of attending college. It discusses how [1] college graduates earn significantly more money than those with only a high school diploma, [2] various resources that can help students with the application process and paying for college, and [3] the importance of writing a strong admissions essay. The overall message is that college is accessible and can help students achieve their goals and earn a competitive advantage in the job market.
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We have made up a blogger that will be a very useful and
accesible tool to help you learn more about the college
application process, financial aid resources, and a place
where you could communicate with each other or us about
any doubts or concerns you may have.
A WEBSITE BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS!!
5. When you do not go to college
Salaries are significantly lower.
The big payback:
"The competitive advantage is yours if you choose to
graduate from college. Experts who have researched the
performance and job success of college graduates have
concluded that, nationwide, college graduates with a
bachelor’s degree earn 74 percent more per year than
those who only complete high school. In fact, those whose
education stops with a high school diploma may see their
real wages decline over time.”- UNT
7. How could I get more
information?
The guidance office at your school is an excellent resource
for gaining more information on financial aid, prospective
colleges, essay writing help, and SAT registration dates.
If not you could look up the blog that we will be inviting
you too to gain more access on some helpful websites.
But first…
8. The Essay is Crucial
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/
The link above provides helpful tips on how to write a
successful college admissions essay
Also, Remember be true to who you are and where you
came from in the essay. It is your drive to want to better
yourself that impresses those who read your essay.
9. Take this with you…
“The purpose of primary education is the development of your
weak characteristics; the purpose of university education, the
development of your strong." ~Nevin Fenneman
“Don't live down to expectations. Go out there and do
something remarkable". ~Wendy Wasserstein
“A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight
car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole
railroad." ~Theodore Roosevelt
10. Thank you…
We really hope you have came to the realization that you
do deserve to go to college and that not only could you
benefit from a university education, but most importantly
a university could benefit from someone like you.
Here is the link to our blog. Please comment and respond
to it and take advantage of the useful resources provided
that could you help you with your college application
process.
http://heningerhscollegeprep.blogspot.com/