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A
Quickie Guide to Planning for College
WHEN
DO I START?
As
soon as students enter high school it is time to start
planning for college. In fact, studies show that most
students decide if they are 'college material' while
still in middle school. Early awarennes is the key.
Planning ahead with high school course selection can
be critical. Many colleges require specific courses
like foreign language or algebra in order to be admitted.
Summer programs on college campuses may offer high school
students a taste of university life and new academic
skills. In Washington, the Running Start program allows
students to take college courses while completing high
school.
BUILDING
AN EDUCATIONAL PLAN -
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT COLLEGE AND AREA OF STUDY
Planning
is essential if goals are to be successfully reached.
Unfortunately, most people neglect to plan carefully
for the one decision that will most effect their career
opportunities and lifetime income potential. Planning
for college today can be intimidating. Rapid changes
in programs, costs and government rules that effect
college requirements and resources are complicating
the planning process. Provided with the college planning
basics, prospective college students and their families
can plan for a successful higher education. This planning
process is essentially the same for traditional high
school and college age students, adults returning to
college during their working years and even retirees
seeking to start a second career.
HOW
DO YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES MATCH WITH YOUR INTENDED
AREA OF STUDY?
Experts
often counsel students to study what they love most.
Most employers recommend that students get a good basic
education, worrying less about specialization and more
about fundamental communication and learning skills.
On-the-job training covers the more technical aspects
of most work environments. For many students, the secret
of a successful college experience is to focus on academic
strengths and avoid any college major that requires
substantial study of subjects that are disliked. The
basics cannot be avoided and all colleges require a
core of study that includes essential knowledge for
program completion. The more a student enjoys what they
study, the better they do.
WHAT
CARRER OR LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITIES DO YOU WANT AVAILABLE
AFTER COLLEGE?
A
college degree does not always directly lead to the
desired job or career. Planning for career or lifestyle
options can help prepare students to take advantage
of academic, mentoring and internship opportunities
while in college. These opportunities often lead to
jobs directly from college. Do some research on prospective
employers. Contact the human resource or personnel office
at local companies that recruit and hire college graduates
in select fields. Ask them about programs and colleges
that best prepare students for their company. Ask about
starting salaries and benefits. Will this allow you
to have a comfortable lifestyle? By identifying prospective
career options and employers, students are giving their
college efforts a sense of direction.
Article
supplied by College
Planning Network.
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