Here is a link to an article about the advantages for someone interested in getting a four year degree or starting their college career at a community college for two years and then transferring. Read More
Why Starting at a Community College can be a Smart Option
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No matter what you dream of doing with your life, preparing yourself for more education beyond high school is your wisest plan right now. Post-high school education can provide valuable experiences that contribute to a better quality of life for you. Here is a series of videos that will show you how to make the most of you time in high school: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/making-high-school-count
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This article originally published in The Economist's April 5th, 2014 print edition offers a candid discussion about the economic benefits of a college education. A large part of the article comments on a study of graduates from over 900 colleges that ranks the value of their degree based on a percentage return on the student’s investment in tuition. The study also discusses the return on investment from various types of degree majors. For example, engineering degrees showed good returns from almost all colleges while people graduating with an arts degree from smaller colleges earned less than the average high school graduate. This is a thought-provoking article recommended for both students and their parents. WHEN LaTisha Styles graduated from Kennesaw State University in Georgia in 2006 she had $35,000 of student debt. This obligation would have been easy to discharge if her Spanish degree had helped her land a well-paid...
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