Attending College Should be Free Attending a public college is very expensive‚ thus‚ it may be difficult for people to pay for. According to a recent survey‚ the College Board claims that a moderate college budget for an in-state public college for 2015-2016 academic year averaged $24‚061(What’s). The prices for college vary by location and the type of degree a person is earning. Prices may also vary depending on what type of college someone is planning to attend‚ whether it is a private college
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Throughout my time in high school I had never really given much thought into what I wanted to do once I graduated. I knew I was going to be going to some university to pursue a degree‚ but I didn’t know what I wanted to do or where I wanted to go. It wasn’t until I took AP Computer Science in 11th grade that I decided that pursing a degree in Computer Science was the right thing for me. This type of work was something that I greatly enjoyed and through computer science I would be able to solve problems
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Why you need to ask the question After reading through all previous chapters‚ you probably understand how important it is to know why you’re going to college. However‚ you might still be unconvinced. Why go through so much trouble? Can’t I just go to college and hope for the best? Even if I don’t have a clear cut plan or reason‚ isn’t it okay to go anyways? You wouldn’t do anything else that matters with no plan To go or not to go to college. This question can be a big turning point for your
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of my high school years I have been generally pleased. I have had many highs and a few lows but for the most part I would call it a success. Looking back‚ I know there was never a time I did not give my full effort. There were times when I wanted to give up‚ but there was never a time that I allowed myself to do so because college was just way too important to me. I want to have a quality career not just a job. College is the key to that. I want to become a neonatal nurse‚ I want to help babies have
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College is not a place for someone like me at least this is what I told those who were trying to persuade me into considering college. I was a mere high school student at the time where thoughts about the future were not a primary focus. I was one of the crowds who envisioned the future to be full of games and omitted any and all responsibilities. I was not focused in school nor did I even try to put effort into my grades. I eventually dropped out of high school. Needless to say‚ I was unable to
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In my opinion‚ college is what you make of it. For me‚ it has been an opportunity in which I was able to position myself to receive better career opportunities. In doing so‚ I will be better equipped to give back to the community. This experience has allowed me to improve upon my social skills‚ as well as‚ become more knowledgeable‚ and confident assisting individuals that are vulnerable. Throughout the course of these last two years‚ many of my peers‚ including myself‚ have bonded with new friends
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Looking back‚ I am a different person now that I have experienced college. I was always very excited coming in because I was ready for new beginnings‚ new friends‚ and to increase my knowledge. I am very determined to become successful and make something big out of myself. I came into Harcum thinking big. Harcum has changed my mindset in positive ways. College is not easy and it could be very stressful. I can describe myself as a very motivated person and I am very open-minded to new things‚ so my
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skills to become a more efficient and effective manager. I expect to put all of my energy in exceeding the GPA requirements‚ attending classes and completing my work assignments on time. Furthermore‚ I expect that through my dedication and hard work that this degree will help me advance in my career‚ empower me with the right tools and increase my personal knowledge. I expect to fully prepare myself to learn and retain business concepts that I will implement and use on my career path and in several
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College or "Secondary Education" is often catergorized as an essential aspect of life’s development. Throughout high school we are equipped with the skills neccessary to determine our life’s goals and choice of career. Once all tests are taken and classes passed‚ it all boils down to our choice of college; That is‚ if we choose to attend. Many factors contribute to the overall decision of what educational institution a student wishes to attend. Furthermore‚ one of the first and most difficult decisions
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I believe that I am deserving of this scholarship for multiple reasons. One of those reasons being that I have always tried my hardest in everything that I do. I have tried my hardest to earn the grades that I have received throughout high school‚ and because of this I have been able to earn a 3.214 GPA. Another reason that I believe that I am deserving of this scholarship is because I have been able to give back to the community as often as I have been able to. I have been able to give back through
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