This presentation will be used to inform high school students about the benefits of attending college.

1. Alyssa Hogue
Josh Palmer
Matt Flaker
Matt Beigel
Matt Pollock

2. Reasons to put off College:
 Unsure of what it is you want to do..
 Unsure of how to pay for it..
 May want to experience the ‘real-world’..
 Any other ideas???

3. Benefits of Attending College
Immediately after High School
 Ever have trouble imagining where you’ll be in a year or two,
much less 10, 20, 30 or 40 years down the road? Where do you
expect to be, and what do you want out of life?
 Attending college immediately after high school lets you get a head
start on answering those important questions.
 College allows you to:
 explore and broaden your interests
 pursue your goals
 meet lifelong friends
 define yourself in ways you can only imagine
now
 Worried about how to cover the cost?
 Financial aid is available to everyone with a desire for a college
education. Scholarships, loans, grants and prepaid tuition programs
are out there,

4. Scholarships!
 Apply, Apply, Apply!
 Federal Aid is available, but reduce your debt and
apply to as many scholarships as possible!
 Get info from guidance counselor or online at:
- www.fastweb.com
- www.scholarships.com
- www.findtuition.com

5. The Payoff
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.

6. Which College to Attend?
 Ask yourself the following questions:
- Big College vs. Small College?
- Close to Home or Far Away?
- Is it Affordable?
- Do I want to commute or live on campus?
- What kind of reputation does it have?
- What events, activities, and groups do they have?

7. Determining the Right Career Path
 10 questions you should research and explore while making a career
path decision.(whether just starting or changing careers)
 What Do I Want to Be?
 What Do I Need to Become That?
 Are There Jobs and Money for That?
 Will I Have to Move to Those Jobs?
 What Do I Want in Life?
 Will My Career Give Me Those Things?
 Will My Career Cover Spouse Problems?
 Can My Career Move Into Another Career?
 Who Am I Really?
 Will My Career Make Me Happy?
 Need help determining the right career for you?
 Undergrad Degree Pay Scale

8. What to Major In
 Your personality should match your major/career
 Take online career assessment test online
at http://www.free-career-test.com/
 This will further evaluate your personality and
interests and see what careers are best for you!

9. Research, Research, Research!
 After deciding major and college needs/wants
compile a list of your top 10 colleges
 Thoroughly research each college on their website,
including requirements for admission
-certain GPA, ACT, or SAT score
 Narrow you list down to the top 6 and then apply

10. After determining the right college for you………

11. Build your Resume!
 Join various on-campus activities
 Look for non-profit opportunities
 Volunteer at various organizations
 Most importantly my advice:

12. Internships
 Gain Valuable Work Experience
 Develop skills for future positions
 Looks better when you go to look for a position
 Have an Edge in the Job Market
 Transition into a Job
 Decide if this is the Right Career for You
 Networking Opportunities
 Apply Classroom Knowledge
 Gain Confidence
 Most colleges count internships for class credit---You can get
paid and you receive class credit!
 Many internships pay more

13. Online Job Networking
Boards
Ways
to find
Internships
Professors

14. What is ?
http://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssahogue
Business
Intelligence

15. Campus Life: Student Orgs
 Clubs: Racquetball, Ultimate Frisbee, UAB etc.
 Fraternities and Sororities: Delta Zeta and Sig Ep
 Student Government
 Major Specific Groups: Accounting Club and
Engineering Fraternity

16. Our Advice
 College can be very exciting/overwhelming
 Have fun, but stay focused! Never Give Up!
 Attend all classes and don’t procrastinate.
 Study, Study, Study!
 Your paying for these classes so strive for an A!

17. Talk to a Guidance Counselor
 Still have questions and need advice?
 SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH YOUR GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR
 He/she will be able to lead you in the right direction in
planning for your future!

18. Questions?