Commitment is a big part of what I am and what I believe. How committed are you to winning? How committed are you to being a good friend? To being trustworthy? To being successful? How committed are you to being a good father, a good teammate, a good role model? There’s that moment every morning when you look in the mirror: Are you committed, or are you not?
~ LeBron James
The Author is the Founder and President of Stone Foundations of Learning, Inc. She also holds a B.S in Human Biology. The book describes planning and organizational strategies as well as study skills a student must have to be able to excel academically in high school and college. The Author advocates that students take responsibility for their own success and failure and not look to others. The book has many examples and exercises on how to do this and is easy to read for students in high school.
This article make a persuasive argument why for many people it is a good financial decision to attend a community college for two years and then transfer to a four year college. Community colleges also offer an opportunity for high school students with marginal grades to improve their transcripts and allow them to get into a better college than they would be able to attend if they applied out of high school. The article even gives you a plan that shows you how you can earn a four year degree without incurring any debt. There are many reasons to go to college. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or an established professional going back to school to advance your career, community college may be your best option to start. No matter your age, attending a public or private university is expensive. However, the total cost of a four-year degree can...
The author is an industrial psychologist who has experience developing these kinds of skill tests used by private and public agencies to screen applicants for jobs requiring mechanical ability like skilled trade apprenticeships and some engineering professions. This book describes 18 typical tests a person applying for jobs in the skilled trades would likely take that measure a person’s mechanical aptitude and their spatial ability. The author explains all the questions and answers and gives test-taking tips using many diagrams and illustrations. This is a good book not just for someone applying for these kinds of jobs, but also for a person who is exploring this kind of career path to give them an idea of their true aptitude for this type of work.
Most career tests simply give you insights into your personality. The MAPP test also offers people new insights into what they’re naturally drawn toward and how they can develop this into a satisfying career. The test also gives young people a vision for what their future career could be. There are 900 jobs that are sorted in order of the student’s unique test results after they take the online career test. Take the MAPP Career and Personality Test for FREE The MAPP assessment has undergone extensive validity and reliability testing by a number of psychologists, including correlating the results to the Strong Interest Inventory®. Validity and reliability studies also indicate that the MAPP test is consistent over time. Take the MAPP Test for FREE
Here is a US News and World Report article on six ideas on ways to attend college without using student loans. Some new ideas that are worth a read and could help reduce if not eliminate your student deb. Learn More
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A postsecondary education is important, especially in this ever-changing workplace where automation and technology are playing a larger role in most all professions. Learn more about scholarship opportunities available in Oklahoma and how to increase your changes of earning free tuition.
This article gives YPNG members the most recent numbers on the value of a college education in general without talking about specific degrees. It shows that the gap between the earnings of college graduates and high school graduates is growing and makes a strong case for attending college and higher education in general. The article also discusses the increasing cost of college and the better value of public colleges compared to private institutions. It should convince the most skeptical that some kind of education beyond high school is an important factor in determining economic success whether it is college or technical training. High school graduates are losing out as their incomes are not rising as fast as people with additional job training. The Pew Research Center analyzed 2010 Census Bureau data and found that the typical adult with only a bachelor’s degree will earn $1.42 million over a 40-year career, or...
