carl
In the end, if you want to graduate from college (and you should want to), then you have to make sure that you get there.
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vanessa
My parents dreamed of the day when I would obtain my college degree. Now that I am a first generation graduate student they are proud that I have pushed my limits and are making them proud.
vanessa
Wow! This is my last post as a KnowHow2GO Ambassador. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions!
meaghan
I always look at two things when researching colleges – retention and graduation rates. A retention rate tracks how many freshmen come back for sophomore year. A graduation rate measures how many students graduate in four, five and six years. These numbers hint at the overall well-being of a college. When I see low retention and graduation rates, I wonder what is happening at that school that causes so many… Read More
chris
One area you may not hear a lot about in high school, but that makes a HUGE deal when you’re trying to get into college or applying for a job, is professionalism. You don’t have to be a professional to look and act professionally, and if you look good, it can really improve your chances during an interview with a school or employer. I’m going to break up this subject… Read More
meaghan
As I’ve met with students this year, several have indicated that they would like to know more about campus life. This question is perfectly valid, especially if the student is the first in his or her family to go to college. My instinct is to answer students with a resounding “College is awesome!” but I realize that this statement still doesn’t indicate what campus life is like. Instead, here is… Read More
meaghan
Unemployment Rate by Education Level Bachelor’s or higher – 4.4% High school diploma – 10% Less than high school diploma – 14.3% Source: June 2011 Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Earnings in 2009 Master’s degree – $87,913 Bachelor’s degree – $68,812 Associate’s degree – $49,835 High school graduate – $39,937 Less than high school – $30,958 Source: www.postecondary.org Number of college graduates needed to meet national job growth demand by… Read More
truitt
There is no question in my mind that online resources are by far the best resources for knowing how to go to college these days. Even since I was in high school, the Internet has been the go-to place for signing up for the ACT/SAT tests and looking over college search options, and the ultimate place to apply to every school I was interested in. Here are a few websites… Read More
joilyn
Can you believe that summer is finally here!?!?! The sun is shining; you have your diploma in one hand and a bottle of sunscreen in the other. But before you hit the beach, remember to make sure the following things happen so you can have a worry-free summer and a smooth transition to college! Required Forms Before you get into the summer mindset, make sure all of your paperwork for… Read More
truitt
A big sticking point for me when talking to students about going to college is how different college life is from high school life. I want to take a few minutes to highlight the main difference I noticed between my time in high school and my time in college: managing the college lifestyle. High school can certainly be challenging, but college is challenging in different ways. I graduated in 2004… Read More