How do I find the right college for me?
Take a step in the right direction and do your homework before choosing a college or university. You can’t place your hopes and dreams for a future career in a school just because you’re a fan of their football team! How can you best choose the school that’s right for you?
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Here are some tips…
- Talk to a Career Coach
- Schedule campus tours of potential schools and make the most of it. Before you go, talk with an advisor on the phone and try to schedule a face-to-face meeting during your visit. Tour the buildings where you’ll be taking classes and try to steal a few minutes with professors and current students. Also, take the time to meet with someone in the school’s financial aid office. A tour is your opportunity to learn all that you can about the school – don’t miss a chance!
- PREPARE, PRACTICE, REPEAT! While some schools offer standardized test preparation, there are many resources available to help get you ready for testing. The North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE) offers preparation for the ACT and Graduation Exam, as well as financial aid information. See the NACEE section of the Resource Guide for more information.
- Check out the Resource Guide Matrix to find out what other resources are available to you.
- Explore some other great resources at www.issuu.com/careerpathway.
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Importance of Education
It really is true! The more you learn, the more you earn! While there will always be exceptions to this, people who have earned higher education degree typically earn larger salaries. Many high-paying jobs require bachelor degrees or higher and professional services such a attorneys and physicians require even higher degrees. To learn more about how education affects earning, read this article from the Pacific Web.org. -
Make sure you are ready for college through these helpful links
- College Ready Resources
- Financial Aid