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The Importance of Higher Education. Alyssa Hogue Josh Palmer Matt Flaker Matt Beigel Matt Pollock. 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???.
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The Importance of Higher Education Alyssa Hogue Josh Palmer Matt Flaker Matt Beigel Matt Pollock
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???
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 , • and define yourself in ways you can only imagine now. • No money? • Financial aid is available to everyone with a desire for a college education. Scholarships, loans, grants and prepaid tuition programs are out there,
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
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.
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?
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
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!
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
Build your Resume! • Join various on-campus activities • Look for non-profit opportunities • Volunteer at various organizations • Most importantly my advice: Obtain an INTERNSHIP!
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 Do as many as possible over your college career!
Online Job Boards Networking Ways to find Internships Professors
What is ? Virtual Resume http://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssahogue Follow Companies Professional References Free Research Articles Career Examples Connect with company recruiters Business Intelligence Major Related Groups and Organizations Job Experience NETWORKING
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
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!
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!