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Evaluating Post-Secondary Options

Evaluating Post-Secondary Options. University Sojourner Truth E-Mentoring Program October. Educational Options. There are several different post-secondary educational institutions to choose from. Choices.

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Evaluating Post-Secondary Options

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  1. Evaluating Post-Secondary Options University Sojourner TruthE-Mentoring Program October

  2. Educational Options • There are several different post-secondary educational institutions to choose from.

  3. Choices • There are many wayspeople make the right and wrong choices when choosing a post–secondary path. • Can some people offer some suggestions as to what some of these choices are?

  4. Wrong Reasons • My friends are going there • I won’t be able to get in anywhere else • Your parents want you to go to a particular school even though you don’t like it

  5. Correctly Consider: • Do I want to go to a big school/small school? • Do I want to go to a private school/public school? • Do I want to stay in state? • What do I want to or think I will major in? How much do I want to pay a year? • Do I want to go to a diverse school? • Location (city/rural)?

  6. Big or Small School? • Should you choose a big school or a small school? • What are some of the things you should consider when making this decision?

  7. Public or Private School? • Would you prefer a private school/public school? • Private schools generally cost more than public schools because they must get their funding from private sources.

  8. Michigan • Do you want to stay in state? • In-state schools generally cost less than out-of-state schools.

  9. Choosing a Major • What do you want to or think you will want to major in? • Some schools provide very good programs for specific majors.

  10. Money Factor • How much do you want to pay a year?

  11. Diversity • Would you prefer going to a diverse school? • Students may choose schools that best meet their individual needs. • There are many different schools that offer religious or ethnic diversity.

  12. Location, Location, Location • Are you more comfortable in a rural or urban setting? • If you feel a city atmosphere may be stressful to you, then find a school that is located in a slower-paced environment.

  13. Paying for School • Applying for scholarships and grants is a critical step in planning for your future schooling. • Start your search for money now!

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