| College can make a colossal difference in your life. A university education will give you more career choices and more employment opportunities. With a degree, it has been proven that you will earn more money over your lifetime. Read on to see how to plan for this monumental event in your life. |  |
You don’t have to choose a degree specialty right way, however, you should start considering what careers you like, how much you could get paid, and if there are local colleges offering that program. Right now, jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pay over $75,000 per year. Other choices that you have are:
Technical/Trade School (These schools offer programs that can be completed in two years or less. Typically you earn a certificate or license): Electrician, Iron or Metal Worker, Plumber, Pharmacy Assistant, Paralegal, Cosmetology, Mechanic, Massage Therapist
Two- Year Associate’s Degree (You can take these courses at community or junior college and transfer your credits to a four-year university to begin your bachelor’s degree.) : Registered Nurse, Administrative Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Technician, Fashion Designer, Funeral Director, Respiratory Therapist, Court Reporter, Paralegal and Legal Assistant, Heating, Air conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installer
Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree (Earn a degree from a university, a state college or a private college in the arts or sciences.): Accountant, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Computer Software Engineer, Network Systems and Data communications Analyst, Financial Adviser, Public Relations Specialist
Six-Years or more Master’s or Doctorate Degree: (These are very lucrative professions.) Lawyer, Dentist, Doctor, Teacher, Scientist, Social Worker, University Professor, Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Psychologist, Physical Therapist
High School Checklist
Now is the time to prepare for college while you are still attending high school. You need to be sure that you are taking the right classes, achieving great grades and meeting graduation requirements. Here are our best college preparation tips:
Now is the time to prepare for college while you are still attending high school. You need to be sure that you are taking the right classes, achieving great grades and meeting graduation requirements. Here are our best college preparation tips:
Juniors
- If your college offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes, you can take them and earn college credit.
- Start researching colleges. Make a list of schools you want to visit. Attend college fairs.
- Pick a Major. Read about careers at www.bls.gov/oco/
- Learn about how to pay for college. Visit all seminars and workshops on the topic. Complete the estimate form at fafsa.ed.gov to estimate your eligibility for federal student aid.
- Pick out some scholarships, grants, and state incentive programs.
- Take the PSAT test in the winter
- Take the SAT in the spring
- Start asking for college applications.
- Start writing your college application essay.
- Ask your teachers and leaders of the community for letters of recommendation.
Seniors
- Stay involved in extracurricular activities
- Meet with your school counselor to make sure you have everything you need to graduate and meet college admission requirements.
- Be aware of college admission deadlines
- Be aware of financial aid deadlines
- Get your transcripts ready
- Start Applying!
- Ask your parents for completed income tax returns.
- Complete your FAFSA at fsaid.ed.gov
- Apply for your state’s financial aid
- Look out for acceptance notices in the mail!
- Visit the campuses of colleges where you have been accepted.
- Register for Advanced Placement exams.
- May 1 – Decide on a college, sign and send in college letter of intent with the required deposits and accept or refuse the financial aid offered to you.
- Notify the college that you will not be attending.
- Send thank you notes to all who wrote letters of recommendation or helped you edit your college essay.
- Upon graduation, send your final transcript to your college.
- If you are taking a Federal loan, complete your promissory note.
You Can Go to College
I hope that you see that anyone can go to college with the proper planning especially if you utilize all of the resources around you. Your high school guidance department is one place to begin. There also online websites run by the state or federal government that can give you great advice. Finally, admissions departments at colleges are more than willing to set you in the right direction.
I hope that you see that anyone can go to college with the proper planning especially if you utilize all of the resources around you. Your high school guidance department is one place to begin. There also online websites run by the state or federal government that can give you great advice. Finally, admissions departments at colleges are more than willing to set you in the right direction.
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