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The American Community College
It is difficult to imagine a college bound senior making the big decision on where to attend college without the help of college rankings and family
influence. Making such an important decision requires heavy research for the college bound student, and it is no surprise that college rankings are one
of the first places students look for advice on their future school. Many high school seniors are concerned with the rankings, the "image", or school
pride associated with colleges. As seniors question which school is the best and strive to meet the admissions standards that seem to continually
increase, it is important to question whether or not the quality of education is better at colleges with higher rankings and admissions standards. The
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Although a seemingly long list, these qualities reflect realistic traits of colleges that are more important to the future of the student rather than the
selectivity and rankings of colleges and the intelligence of the admitted students. Many students, parents, and teachers hold that rankings and
admissions standards are important when selecting a college and deem that the higher a college is ranked, the better quality of education it provides.
There also is a belief that there is a positive correlation between rankings and its' ability to predict the quality of education such as, "the harder it is to
get accepted into a school means that it is a better school and will provide a better education". The historical context and prestige of a college also is
thought to contribute to it being a better school because it would appear to be well established. Using the three main Florida universities, University of
Florida (UF), University of Central Florida (UCF), and Florida State University (FSU), and the assumption that rankings DO predict the quality of
education, it is believed by many that UF offers the best education, then FSU, and lastly UCF. Many students believe that rankings are important when
selecting a school
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Essay about Choosing a Right Career Path
Choosing a right career path can be tough. Especially, when the parents are involved. Parents want their children to have a better life in the future
so they want their children to be educated. When they are successfully graduate from the college they can get a high paying job and earn much
more than their parents. However, does everyone listen and follow their parents' decisions about the career? What happen if kids didn't want what
their parents told them to do? Is there a compromise and or one side needs to give in? It was a tough decision for me too. There was a lot of
pressure on me. I was hesitated and somehow worried when my parents were involved, but I knew what I want for my career. It was the last summer I
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My explanation somehow did not work well. I started struggling between my career and my father's "career". Before it was too late to decide my
major, I gave a chance for myself and picked something related to my future career. Before I told my parents I had decided to be a graphic designer, I
did a little research on the job. It was good, but required lots experiences to get in a decent game company like Riot. But I did not stick with one job. I
also heard of 3D modeling, programming and animation were good choices for me and I liked them too. I decided to go to City Tech College for four
years education in Emerging Media major and I hoped I could get a job I like to do. According to the article "As Income Gap Widens, New York
Grows Apart" written by James Parrott, college educated young workers' earning has fallen 6% since 1990. And it's false that those who pursuehigher
education and skills can get a higher economic reword. Everything is competitive now; the value of education does not count toward our future
income earning. I realize that even if I graduated from the college there was higher chance I would not have a job or a job that I did not expect and
paid very low. However, I do like what I do right now in my major class. I think if you did what you want and be happy with it, it doesn't matter how
low you get paid you still fulfill in your life. After exploring some my major classes in my first semester in
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My Goals in Studying Computer Science
My ambition to study further and to do research in the field of computer science has developed out of my experiences in my academic life, work
practices and also from my family environment, which has always encouraged me to learn and take my decisions by myself. My interest at school
level lies more in subject of maths, science and computer sciences. I had created my first program in LOGO progdramming language in my 5th grade.
That was the time when I first encountered computer programming and then in my subsequent years of schooling I have learned many things of
computer science. At that time I was not fully aware about the field of computer science. But after coming in my undergraduate studies I have
gained an insight of computer science in my course work and became more interested in the field of computer science. Later I have decided to
further enhance my knowledge and do research by pursuing my masters in field of computer science. My long term goal is to pursue research in
field of computer science and create innovative solutions and applications related to the field which is best to society. My interest in maths is very
deep from my school days and also I scored consistently 95% and above in the same during my schooling. I was among top 1% students out of 90000
students in my 12th grade. Because of that I can manage to take admission in Gujarat's one of the best colleges i.e. L D College of Engg, Ahmedabad
and completed my graduation in field of information
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Perseverance Essay
What is perseverance? Perseverance is the ability to go on when things seem hopeless. It is also a measure of success, or at least how much sacrifice
one is willing to make in the name of success. As students, it is impossible to achieve personal success without having a goal, or direction. The goal
and direction that often propels us to achieve is perseverance. Perseverance is the ability to forge ahead despite setbacks that threaten to undermine all
efforts to succeed.
We are high school students and that means that the sense of urgency to strive for and to achieve personal success is now. With this urgency comes
the expectation of having to persevere. This year has not been as easy one for us as a school body. We have been
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There is no shame in falling; the shame is in accepting the the fall as defeat. Nelson Mandella once said, "The greatest glory in living lies not in never
falling, but in rising every time you fall." That is the essence of persevering––finding the will to get up even though you know you are being counted
out.
Each day is a challenge for some of us. Some of you struggle to get up each morning and make it to school. But you find it within yourself to do
because the hope of a better tomorrow compels you to do so. It is not easy to explain to teachers or other students that there was no one to wake
you up and see that you were ready for school. The moment you leave your house and step on the bus, you are one step closer to realizing your
dream, to fulfilling your purpose. That is what perseverance is. It is the finding the strength to do the impossible because you know that all things
are possible. It is understanding that your tomorrow has great possibilities because of the steps you take today. I had a neighbor whose parents were
divorced, but it seems like both parents divorced her. Her mother had custody, but she was seldom around. My friend raised herself. She gave a whole
new meaning to the phrase "putting yourself through school", but she was in middle school. However, she had a dream of something better and it was
evident that it required self–motivation and determination.
We have all been called upon
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Expectations And Expectations In College
Expectations and Goals As a new freshman, the next four years of my life can seem extremely daunting, with huge possibilities as to the kind of
person that I want to be when I graduate. College is known as a transformation period in the life of a young adult, and I hope to take full advantage
of this time. By setting expectations and goals for myself, hopefully I can be successful as I seek out the person that God wants me to be. I have
set up, and outlined, academic, spiritual, and personal goals to achieve my first semester here at college. For this semester, I have set a high
expectation for myself academically. Specifically, I would like to be able to maintain all A's, and therefore a 4.0 GPA. If I am able to do this, and
possibly continue it on through all eight semesters of my college career, I will be a more competitive applicant for PA school, or med school, or
whatever post undergraduate schooling that my future entails. Not only would achieving this goal be beneficial to my future career, I hope to
honor Christ by working hard in everything that I do, and this is one way that I can do that. This goal is measurable because I can regularly check
my grades to make sure that I am staying on track with each class to attain this goal. I believe that getting all A's is also achievable is I remained
focused and driven, delegating ahead of time the study time that I will need to be successful in each of my classes. For each hour that I spend in a
class, I will plan on spending at least three hours outside of class with the covered material to be successful. This can be realistic if I am careful to
make sure that I don't commit myself too heavily to extracurricular activities. While I will be checking my grades weekly, half–way through the
semester I will evaluate my study strategies, and whether they were successful or need to be changed to stay on target. Ultimately, I would like to
see myself meet this goal at the end of the semester and carry the habits that I have learned to the rest of my college career. Spiritually, I know that
this time is quintessential in the establishing of my faith and walk with Christ. My goal is to set habits and practices for myself that will help me grow
spiritually.
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My College and Career Choices Essay
What do you want to be when you grow up? Is one of the many questions that are asked by teachers and adults. Through the research and
development of this paper, I feel that I am finally prepared to answer that question. College has always been in my plans but which college? Well, I
have it narrowed down to three excellent and well –known colleges. Ohio University of Athens, The Ohio State University of Columbus and Miami
University are the colleges that I feel would foremost prepare me to become an athletic trainer. My first college choice is Ohio University of Athens; I
think that Ohio University is a prominent university. Also, I like the rural location of the college. This college provides the classes I need to pursue my
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The Ohio State University (OSU) is my second college choice. Being a Buckeye has been a dream of mine since I knew what college was, but
with the research I have done, I do not like the size or location of the college, however OSU does offer a really good athletic training program and
that's what interests me most about the college. College is not cheap or easy but it is doable. Tuition for OSU is $11,285 per semester
(collegecalc.org). With a larger college there is going to be a larger enrollment number. According to (osu.edu) there is an average of 50,000 students
enrolled at OSU. Having a large variety of choices in majors is convenient. A total of 175 majors are offered at OSU (osu.edu).The recommended
ACT score ranges from 26–30 (osu.edu). Scholarships and financial aid are both offered at OSU. The scholarships offered at OSU are various types
of merit scholarships awarded to those students who qualify (osu.edu).Financial aid at OSU is like other universities ,they have grants loans and work
study( osu.edu).Like Ohio University , OSU offers extracurricular known as intramural sports and many other programs. Although it is not my first
choice if I get the chance I would become a Buckeye. Last but certainly not least, Miami University of Oxford, Ohio would be my third choice. Miami
University is another well–known college that also has a rural location. This
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When searching for a college that best fits an individual's particular needs, a student has to take a lot into consideration, size being the most abundant
factor. Before a student elaborates upon whether or not a small or large college is a better fit for them, it is important to first identify how each one
serves the student in comparison to one another. That way, an individual is more likely to begin theircollege search without a pre–determined bias on
which college is better.
The most realistic comparison between a large university and a small university comes to conclude that they both are established to make money off of
the student. Both schools embody a place of higher education and essentially serve the same purpose: to help students graduate through their academic
services with a degree that holds some sort of value in job placement. A student can find a quality education on both sized–campuses along with
involvement in organizations that fit their interests and culture where they are essentially revealed to an even higher participation on campus; most
commonly, this includes extra–curricular activities such as fraternities and sororities. However, as seen at both large and small universities, anyone with
a dorm lifestyle and young independence is typically exposed many scenarios that allow the opportunity for the student to partake in immoral acts; this
includes drug use, alcohol intake, gluttony, and treason. Although there is a lot of wrong and sinful nature
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Why I Chose When Attending A Small College
Most colleges/universities in the world are overpriced and it takes not only a lot of money, but also perfect grades and exceptional extracurriculars
to be able to get into them and pursue the career you want. Smaller colleges are expensive as well, but not as overpriced like all the big colleges. I
would prefer to attend a small college in a small town. For example, I chose to attend West Hills Coalinga because I thought it would be a great
experience since it is a small college; I come from a small town, therefore I would fit in better there than in a big school. West Hills Coalinga has
the same opportunities all colleges have, but not only that, you can save yourself many personal and financial expenses as well. Going to a college
in a big city is going to be overpriced because in a big city everything is really expensive including housing, but if I were to...show more content...
It is proven that there is less probability of crimes in a small town that in a big city. I would want to live somewhere safe because with the probability
of attending evening classes, I would feel better knowing the town I live in is safe. I could get to know everyone. I would not feel like an outsider or
feel as though I did not belong like I would in the big city. I would feel more comfortable attending a small college coming directly from a small high
school. A lot of people say that you have better opportunities going to a big college than going to a small college, but I believe attending a small town
college is better at least for me. There would be less distractions, less, expenses, less problems, and I would not feel as far from home. You can still
meets new people, make friends faster, and get to know them better. Attending a small college and living in a small town would save me a lot of stress
and I would also save a lot of money than if I were to attend a big college and live in a big
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College Essay : An Ideal College
An Essay on An Ideal College
Everyone has or should have an ideal; something which he can look forward to, of which he may dream, and for which he may strive. In our
colleges we come across many defects or limitations. We often discuss these among ourselves. And in course of these discussions, and as a result of
them, we come to cherish a vague notion of what would be an ideal college, at last, what we would regard as an ideal. Here of course I speak mostly for
myself.
An ideal college, in my opinion, should consist of a building with well–lighted and spacious rooms, an extensive playground, well–equipped libraries
and laboratories, and learned teachers. These are essential, and so I will discuss these first.
On the academic side an ideal college should have two kinds of rooms: lecture–rooms and tutorial rooms. Lecture–rooms should be large enough to
accommodate even two to three hundred students without crowding. In these days of amplifiers, large classes should offer no real difficulty. Only
three must be plenty of light and air to prevent stuffiness. The acoustic arrangements must be such as to put no undue strain on a lecturer's voice.
Tutorial rooms should be spacious enough to accommodate small classes of ten or fifteen students. Too many lectures are apt to become monotonous
and boring. It would be deal if the ground covered by a lecture broadly is once again reviewed in the tutorial classes in greater detail and with an eye
to individual difficulties of students.
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Intellectual Diversity In Liberal Arts
Traditional Diversity
At UC–Berkeley, the course description for "Politics and Poetics" (Fall Course 2002) stated that "conservative thinkers are encouraged to seek other
sections." (SAF 1). Though the instructor later apologized for the description, this is the sort of encouragement conservative–minded students are
greeted with many times during their college experience. It is said that in class, students are taught that their country –– and Western culture in general
–– is tainted by racism, sexism, and oppression (Stearn 2).
Outside class, students are forced into consciousness–raising exercises that heighten tensions and bolster radical pressure groups (Stearn 2). For
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The hope for cultural improvement in problem areas, even on a global scale, lies primarily in the critical forums of our nation's classrooms, where
young, motivated minds are preparing to jump into the world with both feet. Because academic success is measured not only by what is learned, but
also by what is taught, it is imperative that all perspectives be provided (Fish 3). 'Intellectual diversity' is used to describe those differing perspectives.
Once used to portray an educational tradition that celebrates and nurtures human freedom, it is now used to name exactly what is lacking in Liberal
Arts programs today.
Further immersed in this controversy, the word liberal in liberal arts has been embraced by both ends of the political spectrum, and can scarcely be
uttered without turning the conversation into a verbal duel between conservative reformists on one side, and liberal traditionalist on the other. However
clear we present the term, the thrust and parry continues as the nation's leading academia and political activists attempt to separate liberal education
from an education that indoctrinates students in the values of political liberalism (Horowitz, In Defense, 3).
For the sake of clarity, two distinct 'sides' prevail within our higher education system today. Although the terms "Republican" and "Democrat" (referred
to herein in as liberal and conservative) may seem inappropriate in the context of academic pursuits, they serve an advantage here
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College Professors Essay
College Professors
The first day of class for a college student is like drawing cards in a poker game. Just as the cards that one receives determines their outcome in
poker, the types of professors a student gets on the first day will determine the success of their year. The difference between a helpful and a harmful
professor can easily result in a much lower grade. College professors have a wide range of personalities and backgrounds. However, professors fall into
one of 3 categories: helpful, malicious, or uncaring.
One type of professor in the college system is the helpful professor. This professor can be recognized right away by their smile and joyfulness in the
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This professor has a sour attitude toward life in general; therefore they want the students to be miserable as well. Their lectures are never to the point
and usually stray off to make some negative point about life. They encourage students to ask questions, but only so that they can make the person with
the question feel incompetent for asking it. They are willing to talk with a student after class, but unlike the helpful professor, the malicious professor
is only there to criticize. They will emphasize the student's faults but never point out their strengths, thus lowering the self–esteem of the student. The
tests given by the malicious professor are vague, full of trickery, and composed of the most difficult material. These tests are not designed to survey
the student's knowledge of the subject, but rather to trip them up and make them fail. If one works really hard it is possible to earn a good grade in
this type of professor's class, but in general the grades will be as low as the malicious professor can make them.
The third type of professor is the uncaring professor. This type of instructor has lost interest in teaching; therefore, they do not put any effort into it.
This professor can be recognized by their monotonous tone of voice and lack of interest of the subject. Their lectures only cover the basics of the
material. They make no effort to appeal to the students' interests; consequently, most students can hardly pay
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Reflective Essay on College Writing
Reflective Essay on College Writing
This semester was my very first semester as a college student. Being the first, it was probably the semester I would learn the most in. I learned the
expectations for writing that I will have to live up to for the next four years of my college career. Though my high school teachers were usually
demanding because I was in the Honors English section throughout high school, writing in college has still ?raised the bar? for me. Also, in high
school, we would have weeks to pick a topic, create a thesis, outline the paper, write the paper, and then revise the paper. In college, the timerestraints
are not quite as lenient. I?ve had to learn to manage my time and be more productive with what free moments I...show more content...
I definitely learned a great deal from our discussions about this book. I really did not like it at all until the class sat down and analyzed the many
levels Conrad addressed in his story. I thought the endless paradoxes in the book, once brought to light, were actually very interesting. My
favorite section, however, was the poetry unit. I really enjoyed the poem ?The Blues? by Billy Collins the most because of my respect for music. I
think Collins really makes a point in his poem about just how important music is and how it allows people who are very different to connect on
many levels. I also loved ?Love Calls Us to the Things of This World? by Richard Wilbur. The imagery in this poem was absolutely amazing, and I
adored how he made the ordinary things seem mystical with his words. I loved how the laundry became angels. If only we could look at the world
from that point of view more often, it would be a much happier place.
The criticisms in college have even been somewhat enjoyable and interesting to read. I think I began to like the stories and poems we read in class
more and more as we discussed them and looked at different authorities? opinions. I found a lot of the information in the databases very useful. For the
Antigone research project, the JSTORS database gave me hundreds of articles dealing with my topic. I could narrow down what I was looking for and
find numerous
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My Personal Study Habits
Introduction This paper will be an examination of my personal study habits as a college freshman, and an effort to discover techniques to improve my
ability to learn and remember the information I need to successfully graduate from college.
I have learned most of my study habits by watching my very successful daughter, a high school junior with a rigorous course load making high honors,
and attempting to mimic her. She has a very strong work ethic; generally, once she arrives home she takes a short break to change clothes and pet a cat,
and then dives in to her homework. She knows when to give herself a breather to check her social media accounts, and she is very clear that since she
always studies hard and does her best, she never fails, even if she gets a D or F on a test or quiz. I quite admire that. And her. We have homework time
together most nights.
Current Status I am in my second semester of college now, and thus far I have been able to attend to my homework and studying to the degree that I
have received near–perfect marks on everything I have turned in. I am quite proud of this, and at the same time concerned that as the course–work
becomes more difficult I will both be unable to keep up with the amount of effort required and also be unable to synthesize the information well
enough to continue to receive those high grades. To give myself the best possible chance at success, I have a study space adjacent to my child at the
kitchen table, with adequate lighting and
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College: Is It Worth It? Essay
We are told to "go to college" by family, media, and teachers, but we are never given an explanation on why it's important for us to get a higher
education. The importance of higher education is so we can obtain a career that can support our needs and wants. It's also important because it gives
you an advantage when trying to get a job. Employers require a higher form of education, which is necessary for our society to advance. There aren't
many jobs that accept people with a high school diploma as their highest form of education. Employers want people that know what they're doing, and
so does our society. In order for people to go into the career field they want, they need to go to college to learn everything that comes with that career.
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What we get out of the college experience, we use in our day to day lives. Even the things we think aren't important or useful end up becoming
helpful. The material we learn in college is fundamental when it comes jobs and life in general. We are taught to make choices. We are taught
how the real world works, and how to turn our education into our way of life. "...the really significant education in thinking that we're supposed to
get in a place like this isn't really about the capacity to think, but rather about the choice of what to think about." (Wallace 199). Not only do we get
a lot out of getting a college degree in what we want to do, but so does our society. There are requirements for every job for a reason. Jobs need
people that specialize in just that career field. They want us to be passionate about what we do and more importantly know exactly what we are
doing. For example, hospitals have no room for mistakes because not only may it cost a life, it can also costs them money. We feel safer knowing
people know how to do their jobs right. College education is necessary whenever there is a shortage in certain careers. It's important to have higher
education so there can be growth and competition in our society. It takes money to make money. It does cost a lot to pay for college, but in the end
it's worth it. By the end of the college process, we can have a college degree and could be getting
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What College Are You Going To Essay
So recently I've come across the question "What college are you going to?". The truth is, what I want to do doesn't have a college. To be even more
honest, it doesn't even have a job. What I want to do with my life is more of a goal. And that goal is to entertain people, give people something to be
inspired of and want to do more. At the age of 11, I taught myself how to produce. I first learned how to DJ at 9, but the reason why I didn't enjoy
DJing is because I felt it didn't give the freedom of producing. I believe I have something that a lot of people don't have. I have the motivation and I
believe in myself. I believe that if I follow what I want to do, I can achieve anything. Now, of course, this comes with a backup plan just in case my
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The fact that I believe in myself so much to argue that I don't need to go to college, I know that I have the drive and the motivation to do what's best
for me and my future. I had this conversation with many people. One of those people including my mom. At first, she really didn't follow because
she said that she regrets not staying in college for the college experience. But the first thing that came to my mind when I heard college experience is
parties. And the truth is I don't want to be surrounded by people who distract me from my creative process. I would rather spend my time
productively bettering myself in my producing career. I've heard before that I can still go to college for music production, but the reason why I never
thought of that is because I taught myself and I don't have any guidelines. I have the creativity to come up with anything and work with it. I believe
that if I go to school and learn how to produce, I will have a guideline and I'll keep on following and following that, and I won't make the mistakes
needed to learn and become successful. I have a passion for what I do and all I want to do is inspire
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How to be a Good College Student Essay
How to be a Good College Student
College is a competitive environment; in order to succeed in it a student needs certain skills. Those skills can only be learned. A college professor
mentioned that there five basic rules that need to be followed in order to become a good student: study, do all the homework and the assigned reading,
attend class, and, most importantly, develop self–discipline and time management 1. In the following lines, a detailed analysis of those different steps
will be done. So, let's get started. First, we mentioned study. A good student has to do study everyday. Study involves reading thetextbooks, understand
them, be able to explain it to others and sometimes memorize the most important concepts. As a...show more content...
The textbooks are usually large. The lecture giving by the teacher usually is a summary of the textbook. When revising for the exam, it will be a lot
easier for the student to cover the material.
Finally, we also mentioned the importance of time management and self–discipline. A student will manage very well his/her time by identifying best
time for studying, using distributed learning and practice means study in shorter time blocks with shorts breaks between, reducing distractions which
can waste time, making room for entertainment and relaxation, making sure there is time to sleep and eat properly and try to combine activities. For
example, if a student is spending time in the Laundromat, he/she can bring his psychology book to read. Managing time takes self discipline. The
same professor cited before said that "people who seem to have less difficulty with self–discipline probably have simply had more practice at it". So,
practice is what it takes to have self–discipline.
In conclusion, it is clear that being a good college student is not an easy task. It required good study habit, class attendance, time management and
self–discipline. It is not easy but it worth the hard work. Because, as Jerome R. Breitenbach wrote, "the education you receive in college, and the
attitude you develop, will guide you for the rest of your life. Your grades will be especially important in landing your first job, or when applying to
graduate
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Pros And Cons Of College Essay
As pounded in our heads by teachers and adults, after high school the best idea is to go to college. This may not be the case for everyone. There are
many pros and cons for college. College is not for everyone, and I believe students should have the freedom to choose the path they take. For people
who desire to acquire a well paying job, a degree may be required. Most data points that the fastest growing job categories require at least a college
degree. Getting a degree can be as simple as going for 2 years or even 6. Getting a college degree will draw employers attention and gain respect. Some
people who have a degree may get paid more at their job than others who do not. Expanding your knowledge is important as there is always more to
learn. In my opinion, college is the best idea for any age student.
When planning your future, you can decide between a two–year community college or a four–year university. You can base your decision depending on
your career field or job you want to pursue. Some jobs may not even require a degree, in which college is unnecessary. Some jobs may only require an
associate's degree, so why waste your money at a university. Some may say that the experience at a four–year university is critical to growing up. Mr.
Perlstein states, "the college experience– a rite of passage as it was meant to be– must have come to an end." Rick Perlstein believes that the four–year
experience is meaningful. At a four–year, you may experience more diversity, and
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Getting Into Elite Colleges
All high schoolers who had graduated across America were receiving the best college decision letters of acceptance and rejection. So many of their
parents think that where they go to college will outstandingly affect their employment future. Getting into an elite college is becoming more and more
harder, and many students and their parents place intensive stress on themselves to try to do all they can to get into one of the many prestigious
colleges there are. They believe that graduating from a top college will allow them to have a more successful in future. There is definitely an argument
to be made that where you go to college is unimportant. The most important factors that an employer takes into account are your skills, experience, work
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Many students, parents, and counselors are aggravating themselves because they are questioning whether it really matters which college these
students attend. I personally feel like it does not matter because its prestigious ranking alone doesn't make a successful graduate. A prestigious
college may provide students with a great network that helps both while students are on campus and in the future as a former student. However,
someone with plenty of connections may be able to go in to any school of their choice. Many studies have shown that most students who have college
degrees have a greater chance of finding a job, so going to college isn't a waste of time. Most programs that require students to work hard may teach
students valuable, a new environment, and experiences that the will learn from. According to Dr. Tim Jordan, on his blog he wrote, "In addition to
education and experience, an employer may require abilities that do not necessarily fall under either category, language skills, non–academic
background knowledge." (Does it matter...) This is necessarily true because an employer isn't going to just look at your degree; An employer wants to
know if your able to accomplish the task at hand. A persons experience may be the most important part of a job application just because they lack the
proper education needed for the
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I Am An Best Candidate For This Program
I believe that I am an excellent candidate for this program. For me, school is a top priority. I always strive to be my best, and my G.P.A. proves
my point. I put 100% effort into everything I do. I am not nervous to talk to adults, and address any questions I have. To be at this high of a level of
difficulty demands hard work and devotion, and I have those qualities. There is so much in this program that will help me succeed in life. First of all,
this program will help me graduate college a year earlier than the rest of my class. I am already young for my grade, so if I am involved in this program
I will graduate college at the age of 20 years old. I will be two years younger than most my graduating class. This will help progress me in life, and
give me a jump start. Also, the financial help is huge to me. In my family, the burden of paying for college is placed on the children. I have a job,
and a special bank account, and every paycheck that I get goes into that account to make sure I have money for college. But, if I got into this
program, the stress of paying for college for two years will be taken off my shoulders. This program goes along with my plan. After high school, I am
going to go to Muskegon Community College and receive my associate 's degree, and then transfer to a state school where I will achieve my masters
degree. My ultimate career/educational goal is to go to college and earn my bachelor 's degree. I have not decided what I want to be, or major in, but
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The American Community College

  • 1. The American Community College It is difficult to imagine a college bound senior making the big decision on where to attend college without the help of college rankings and family influence. Making such an important decision requires heavy research for the college bound student, and it is no surprise that college rankings are one of the first places students look for advice on their future school. Many high school seniors are concerned with the rankings, the "image", or school pride associated with colleges. As seniors question which school is the best and strive to meet the admissions standards that seem to continually increase, it is important to question whether or not the quality of education is better at colleges with higher rankings and admissions standards. The ...show more content... Although a seemingly long list, these qualities reflect realistic traits of colleges that are more important to the future of the student rather than the selectivity and rankings of colleges and the intelligence of the admitted students. Many students, parents, and teachers hold that rankings and admissions standards are important when selecting a college and deem that the higher a college is ranked, the better quality of education it provides. There also is a belief that there is a positive correlation between rankings and its' ability to predict the quality of education such as, "the harder it is to get accepted into a school means that it is a better school and will provide a better education". The historical context and prestige of a college also is thought to contribute to it being a better school because it would appear to be well established. Using the three main Florida universities, University of Florida (UF), University of Central Florida (UCF), and Florida State University (FSU), and the assumption that rankings DO predict the quality of education, it is believed by many that UF offers the best education, then FSU, and lastly UCF. Many students believe that rankings are important when selecting a school Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Essay about Choosing a Right Career Path Choosing a right career path can be tough. Especially, when the parents are involved. Parents want their children to have a better life in the future so they want their children to be educated. When they are successfully graduate from the college they can get a high paying job and earn much more than their parents. However, does everyone listen and follow their parents' decisions about the career? What happen if kids didn't want what their parents told them to do? Is there a compromise and or one side needs to give in? It was a tough decision for me too. There was a lot of pressure on me. I was hesitated and somehow worried when my parents were involved, but I knew what I want for my career. It was the last summer I spent with my high...show more content... My explanation somehow did not work well. I started struggling between my career and my father's "career". Before it was too late to decide my major, I gave a chance for myself and picked something related to my future career. Before I told my parents I had decided to be a graphic designer, I did a little research on the job. It was good, but required lots experiences to get in a decent game company like Riot. But I did not stick with one job. I also heard of 3D modeling, programming and animation were good choices for me and I liked them too. I decided to go to City Tech College for four years education in Emerging Media major and I hoped I could get a job I like to do. According to the article "As Income Gap Widens, New York Grows Apart" written by James Parrott, college educated young workers' earning has fallen 6% since 1990. And it's false that those who pursuehigher education and skills can get a higher economic reword. Everything is competitive now; the value of education does not count toward our future income earning. I realize that even if I graduated from the college there was higher chance I would not have a job or a job that I did not expect and paid very low. However, I do like what I do right now in my major class. I think if you did what you want and be happy with it, it doesn't matter how low you get paid you still fulfill in your life. After exploring some my major classes in my first semester in Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. My Goals in Studying Computer Science My ambition to study further and to do research in the field of computer science has developed out of my experiences in my academic life, work practices and also from my family environment, which has always encouraged me to learn and take my decisions by myself. My interest at school level lies more in subject of maths, science and computer sciences. I had created my first program in LOGO progdramming language in my 5th grade. That was the time when I first encountered computer programming and then in my subsequent years of schooling I have learned many things of computer science. At that time I was not fully aware about the field of computer science. But after coming in my undergraduate studies I have gained an insight of computer science in my course work and became more interested in the field of computer science. Later I have decided to further enhance my knowledge and do research by pursuing my masters in field of computer science. My long term goal is to pursue research in field of computer science and create innovative solutions and applications related to the field which is best to society. My interest in maths is very deep from my school days and also I scored consistently 95% and above in the same during my schooling. I was among top 1% students out of 90000 students in my 12th grade. Because of that I can manage to take admission in Gujarat's one of the best colleges i.e. L D College of Engg, Ahmedabad and completed my graduation in field of information Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Perseverance Essay What is perseverance? Perseverance is the ability to go on when things seem hopeless. It is also a measure of success, or at least how much sacrifice one is willing to make in the name of success. As students, it is impossible to achieve personal success without having a goal, or direction. The goal and direction that often propels us to achieve is perseverance. Perseverance is the ability to forge ahead despite setbacks that threaten to undermine all efforts to succeed. We are high school students and that means that the sense of urgency to strive for and to achieve personal success is now. With this urgency comes the expectation of having to persevere. This year has not been as easy one for us as a school body. We have been ...show more content... There is no shame in falling; the shame is in accepting the the fall as defeat. Nelson Mandella once said, "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall." That is the essence of persevering––finding the will to get up even though you know you are being counted out. Each day is a challenge for some of us. Some of you struggle to get up each morning and make it to school. But you find it within yourself to do because the hope of a better tomorrow compels you to do so. It is not easy to explain to teachers or other students that there was no one to wake you up and see that you were ready for school. The moment you leave your house and step on the bus, you are one step closer to realizing your dream, to fulfilling your purpose. That is what perseverance is. It is the finding the strength to do the impossible because you know that all things are possible. It is understanding that your tomorrow has great possibilities because of the steps you take today. I had a neighbor whose parents were divorced, but it seems like both parents divorced her. Her mother had custody, but she was seldom around. My friend raised herself. She gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "putting yourself through school", but she was in middle school. However, she had a dream of something better and it was evident that it required self–motivation and determination. We have all been called upon Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Expectations And Expectations In College Expectations and Goals As a new freshman, the next four years of my life can seem extremely daunting, with huge possibilities as to the kind of person that I want to be when I graduate. College is known as a transformation period in the life of a young adult, and I hope to take full advantage of this time. By setting expectations and goals for myself, hopefully I can be successful as I seek out the person that God wants me to be. I have set up, and outlined, academic, spiritual, and personal goals to achieve my first semester here at college. For this semester, I have set a high expectation for myself academically. Specifically, I would like to be able to maintain all A's, and therefore a 4.0 GPA. If I am able to do this, and possibly continue it on through all eight semesters of my college career, I will be a more competitive applicant for PA school, or med school, or whatever post undergraduate schooling that my future entails. Not only would achieving this goal be beneficial to my future career, I hope to honor Christ by working hard in everything that I do, and this is one way that I can do that. This goal is measurable because I can regularly check my grades to make sure that I am staying on track with each class to attain this goal. I believe that getting all A's is also achievable is I remained focused and driven, delegating ahead of time the study time that I will need to be successful in each of my classes. For each hour that I spend in a class, I will plan on spending at least three hours outside of class with the covered material to be successful. This can be realistic if I am careful to make sure that I don't commit myself too heavily to extracurricular activities. While I will be checking my grades weekly, half–way through the semester I will evaluate my study strategies, and whether they were successful or need to be changed to stay on target. Ultimately, I would like to see myself meet this goal at the end of the semester and carry the habits that I have learned to the rest of my college career. Spiritually, I know that this time is quintessential in the establishing of my faith and walk with Christ. My goal is to set habits and practices for myself that will help me grow spiritually. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. My College and Career Choices Essay What do you want to be when you grow up? Is one of the many questions that are asked by teachers and adults. Through the research and development of this paper, I feel that I am finally prepared to answer that question. College has always been in my plans but which college? Well, I have it narrowed down to three excellent and well –known colleges. Ohio University of Athens, The Ohio State University of Columbus and Miami University are the colleges that I feel would foremost prepare me to become an athletic trainer. My first college choice is Ohio University of Athens; I think that Ohio University is a prominent university. Also, I like the rural location of the college. This college provides the classes I need to pursue my career in...show more content... The Ohio State University (OSU) is my second college choice. Being a Buckeye has been a dream of mine since I knew what college was, but with the research I have done, I do not like the size or location of the college, however OSU does offer a really good athletic training program and that's what interests me most about the college. College is not cheap or easy but it is doable. Tuition for OSU is $11,285 per semester (collegecalc.org). With a larger college there is going to be a larger enrollment number. According to (osu.edu) there is an average of 50,000 students enrolled at OSU. Having a large variety of choices in majors is convenient. A total of 175 majors are offered at OSU (osu.edu).The recommended ACT score ranges from 26–30 (osu.edu). Scholarships and financial aid are both offered at OSU. The scholarships offered at OSU are various types of merit scholarships awarded to those students who qualify (osu.edu).Financial aid at OSU is like other universities ,they have grants loans and work study( osu.edu).Like Ohio University , OSU offers extracurricular known as intramural sports and many other programs. Although it is not my first choice if I get the chance I would become a Buckeye. Last but certainly not least, Miami University of Oxford, Ohio would be my third choice. Miami University is another well–known college that also has a rural location. This Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. When searching for a college that best fits an individual's particular needs, a student has to take a lot into consideration, size being the most abundant factor. Before a student elaborates upon whether or not a small or large college is a better fit for them, it is important to first identify how each one serves the student in comparison to one another. That way, an individual is more likely to begin theircollege search without a pre–determined bias on which college is better. The most realistic comparison between a large university and a small university comes to conclude that they both are established to make money off of the student. Both schools embody a place of higher education and essentially serve the same purpose: to help students graduate through their academic services with a degree that holds some sort of value in job placement. A student can find a quality education on both sized–campuses along with involvement in organizations that fit their interests and culture where they are essentially revealed to an even higher participation on campus; most commonly, this includes extra–curricular activities such as fraternities and sororities. However, as seen at both large and small universities, anyone with a dorm lifestyle and young independence is typically exposed many scenarios that allow the opportunity for the student to partake in immoral acts; this includes drug use, alcohol intake, gluttony, and treason. Although there is a lot of wrong and sinful nature Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. Why I Chose When Attending A Small College Most colleges/universities in the world are overpriced and it takes not only a lot of money, but also perfect grades and exceptional extracurriculars to be able to get into them and pursue the career you want. Smaller colleges are expensive as well, but not as overpriced like all the big colleges. I would prefer to attend a small college in a small town. For example, I chose to attend West Hills Coalinga because I thought it would be a great experience since it is a small college; I come from a small town, therefore I would fit in better there than in a big school. West Hills Coalinga has the same opportunities all colleges have, but not only that, you can save yourself many personal and financial expenses as well. Going to a college in a big city is going to be overpriced because in a big city everything is really expensive including housing, but if I were to...show more content... It is proven that there is less probability of crimes in a small town that in a big city. I would want to live somewhere safe because with the probability of attending evening classes, I would feel better knowing the town I live in is safe. I could get to know everyone. I would not feel like an outsider or feel as though I did not belong like I would in the big city. I would feel more comfortable attending a small college coming directly from a small high school. A lot of people say that you have better opportunities going to a big college than going to a small college, but I believe attending a small town college is better at least for me. There would be less distractions, less, expenses, less problems, and I would not feel as far from home. You can still meets new people, make friends faster, and get to know them better. Attending a small college and living in a small town would save me a lot of stress and I would also save a lot of money than if I were to attend a big college and live in a big Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. College Essay : An Ideal College An Essay on An Ideal College Everyone has or should have an ideal; something which he can look forward to, of which he may dream, and for which he may strive. In our colleges we come across many defects or limitations. We often discuss these among ourselves. And in course of these discussions, and as a result of them, we come to cherish a vague notion of what would be an ideal college, at last, what we would regard as an ideal. Here of course I speak mostly for myself. An ideal college, in my opinion, should consist of a building with well–lighted and spacious rooms, an extensive playground, well–equipped libraries and laboratories, and learned teachers. These are essential, and so I will discuss these first. On the academic side an ideal college should have two kinds of rooms: lecture–rooms and tutorial rooms. Lecture–rooms should be large enough to accommodate even two to three hundred students without crowding. In these days of amplifiers, large classes should offer no real difficulty. Only three must be plenty of light and air to prevent stuffiness. The acoustic arrangements must be such as to put no undue strain on a lecturer's voice. Tutorial rooms should be spacious enough to accommodate small classes of ten or fifteen students. Too many lectures are apt to become monotonous and boring. It would be deal if the ground covered by a lecture broadly is once again reviewed in the tutorial classes in greater detail and with an eye to individual difficulties of students. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. Intellectual Diversity In Liberal Arts Traditional Diversity At UC–Berkeley, the course description for "Politics and Poetics" (Fall Course 2002) stated that "conservative thinkers are encouraged to seek other sections." (SAF 1). Though the instructor later apologized for the description, this is the sort of encouragement conservative–minded students are greeted with many times during their college experience. It is said that in class, students are taught that their country –– and Western culture in general –– is tainted by racism, sexism, and oppression (Stearn 2). Outside class, students are forced into consciousness–raising exercises that heighten tensions and bolster radical pressure groups (Stearn 2). For example, at Brown University, an organized coalition of...show more content... The hope for cultural improvement in problem areas, even on a global scale, lies primarily in the critical forums of our nation's classrooms, where young, motivated minds are preparing to jump into the world with both feet. Because academic success is measured not only by what is learned, but also by what is taught, it is imperative that all perspectives be provided (Fish 3). 'Intellectual diversity' is used to describe those differing perspectives. Once used to portray an educational tradition that celebrates and nurtures human freedom, it is now used to name exactly what is lacking in Liberal Arts programs today. Further immersed in this controversy, the word liberal in liberal arts has been embraced by both ends of the political spectrum, and can scarcely be uttered without turning the conversation into a verbal duel between conservative reformists on one side, and liberal traditionalist on the other. However clear we present the term, the thrust and parry continues as the nation's leading academia and political activists attempt to separate liberal education from an education that indoctrinates students in the values of political liberalism (Horowitz, In Defense, 3). For the sake of clarity, two distinct 'sides' prevail within our higher education system today. Although the terms "Republican" and "Democrat" (referred to herein in as liberal and conservative) may seem inappropriate in the context of academic pursuits, they serve an advantage here Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. College Professors Essay College Professors The first day of class for a college student is like drawing cards in a poker game. Just as the cards that one receives determines their outcome in poker, the types of professors a student gets on the first day will determine the success of their year. The difference between a helpful and a harmful professor can easily result in a much lower grade. College professors have a wide range of personalities and backgrounds. However, professors fall into one of 3 categories: helpful, malicious, or uncaring. One type of professor in the college system is the helpful professor. This professor can be recognized right away by their smile and joyfulness in the classroom. These professors give upbeat and...show more content... This professor has a sour attitude toward life in general; therefore they want the students to be miserable as well. Their lectures are never to the point and usually stray off to make some negative point about life. They encourage students to ask questions, but only so that they can make the person with the question feel incompetent for asking it. They are willing to talk with a student after class, but unlike the helpful professor, the malicious professor is only there to criticize. They will emphasize the student's faults but never point out their strengths, thus lowering the self–esteem of the student. The tests given by the malicious professor are vague, full of trickery, and composed of the most difficult material. These tests are not designed to survey the student's knowledge of the subject, but rather to trip them up and make them fail. If one works really hard it is possible to earn a good grade in this type of professor's class, but in general the grades will be as low as the malicious professor can make them. The third type of professor is the uncaring professor. This type of instructor has lost interest in teaching; therefore, they do not put any effort into it. This professor can be recognized by their monotonous tone of voice and lack of interest of the subject. Their lectures only cover the basics of the material. They make no effort to appeal to the students' interests; consequently, most students can hardly pay Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Reflective Essay on College Writing Reflective Essay on College Writing This semester was my very first semester as a college student. Being the first, it was probably the semester I would learn the most in. I learned the expectations for writing that I will have to live up to for the next four years of my college career. Though my high school teachers were usually demanding because I was in the Honors English section throughout high school, writing in college has still ?raised the bar? for me. Also, in high school, we would have weeks to pick a topic, create a thesis, outline the paper, write the paper, and then revise the paper. In college, the timerestraints are not quite as lenient. I?ve had to learn to manage my time and be more productive with what free moments I...show more content... I definitely learned a great deal from our discussions about this book. I really did not like it at all until the class sat down and analyzed the many levels Conrad addressed in his story. I thought the endless paradoxes in the book, once brought to light, were actually very interesting. My favorite section, however, was the poetry unit. I really enjoyed the poem ?The Blues? by Billy Collins the most because of my respect for music. I think Collins really makes a point in his poem about just how important music is and how it allows people who are very different to connect on many levels. I also loved ?Love Calls Us to the Things of This World? by Richard Wilbur. The imagery in this poem was absolutely amazing, and I adored how he made the ordinary things seem mystical with his words. I loved how the laundry became angels. If only we could look at the world from that point of view more often, it would be a much happier place. The criticisms in college have even been somewhat enjoyable and interesting to read. I think I began to like the stories and poems we read in class more and more as we discussed them and looked at different authorities? opinions. I found a lot of the information in the databases very useful. For the Antigone research project, the JSTORS database gave me hundreds of articles dealing with my topic. I could narrow down what I was looking for and find numerous Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. My Personal Study Habits Introduction This paper will be an examination of my personal study habits as a college freshman, and an effort to discover techniques to improve my ability to learn and remember the information I need to successfully graduate from college. I have learned most of my study habits by watching my very successful daughter, a high school junior with a rigorous course load making high honors, and attempting to mimic her. She has a very strong work ethic; generally, once she arrives home she takes a short break to change clothes and pet a cat, and then dives in to her homework. She knows when to give herself a breather to check her social media accounts, and she is very clear that since she always studies hard and does her best, she never fails, even if she gets a D or F on a test or quiz. I quite admire that. And her. We have homework time together most nights. Current Status I am in my second semester of college now, and thus far I have been able to attend to my homework and studying to the degree that I have received near–perfect marks on everything I have turned in. I am quite proud of this, and at the same time concerned that as the course–work becomes more difficult I will both be unable to keep up with the amount of effort required and also be unable to synthesize the information well enough to continue to receive those high grades. To give myself the best possible chance at success, I have a study space adjacent to my child at the kitchen table, with adequate lighting and Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. College: Is It Worth It? Essay We are told to "go to college" by family, media, and teachers, but we are never given an explanation on why it's important for us to get a higher education. The importance of higher education is so we can obtain a career that can support our needs and wants. It's also important because it gives you an advantage when trying to get a job. Employers require a higher form of education, which is necessary for our society to advance. There aren't many jobs that accept people with a high school diploma as their highest form of education. Employers want people that know what they're doing, and so does our society. In order for people to go into the career field they want, they need to go to college to learn everything that comes with that career. ...show more content... What we get out of the college experience, we use in our day to day lives. Even the things we think aren't important or useful end up becoming helpful. The material we learn in college is fundamental when it comes jobs and life in general. We are taught to make choices. We are taught how the real world works, and how to turn our education into our way of life. "...the really significant education in thinking that we're supposed to get in a place like this isn't really about the capacity to think, but rather about the choice of what to think about." (Wallace 199). Not only do we get a lot out of getting a college degree in what we want to do, but so does our society. There are requirements for every job for a reason. Jobs need people that specialize in just that career field. They want us to be passionate about what we do and more importantly know exactly what we are doing. For example, hospitals have no room for mistakes because not only may it cost a life, it can also costs them money. We feel safer knowing people know how to do their jobs right. College education is necessary whenever there is a shortage in certain careers. It's important to have higher education so there can be growth and competition in our society. It takes money to make money. It does cost a lot to pay for college, but in the end it's worth it. By the end of the college process, we can have a college degree and could be getting Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. What College Are You Going To Essay So recently I've come across the question "What college are you going to?". The truth is, what I want to do doesn't have a college. To be even more honest, it doesn't even have a job. What I want to do with my life is more of a goal. And that goal is to entertain people, give people something to be inspired of and want to do more. At the age of 11, I taught myself how to produce. I first learned how to DJ at 9, but the reason why I didn't enjoy DJing is because I felt it didn't give the freedom of producing. I believe I have something that a lot of people don't have. I have the motivation and I believe in myself. I believe that if I follow what I want to do, I can achieve anything. Now, of course, this comes with a backup plan just in case my dream doesn't...show more content... The fact that I believe in myself so much to argue that I don't need to go to college, I know that I have the drive and the motivation to do what's best for me and my future. I had this conversation with many people. One of those people including my mom. At first, she really didn't follow because she said that she regrets not staying in college for the college experience. But the first thing that came to my mind when I heard college experience is parties. And the truth is I don't want to be surrounded by people who distract me from my creative process. I would rather spend my time productively bettering myself in my producing career. I've heard before that I can still go to college for music production, but the reason why I never thought of that is because I taught myself and I don't have any guidelines. I have the creativity to come up with anything and work with it. I believe that if I go to school and learn how to produce, I will have a guideline and I'll keep on following and following that, and I won't make the mistakes needed to learn and become successful. I have a passion for what I do and all I want to do is inspire Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. How to be a Good College Student Essay How to be a Good College Student College is a competitive environment; in order to succeed in it a student needs certain skills. Those skills can only be learned. A college professor mentioned that there five basic rules that need to be followed in order to become a good student: study, do all the homework and the assigned reading, attend class, and, most importantly, develop self–discipline and time management 1. In the following lines, a detailed analysis of those different steps will be done. So, let's get started. First, we mentioned study. A good student has to do study everyday. Study involves reading thetextbooks, understand them, be able to explain it to others and sometimes memorize the most important concepts. As a...show more content... The textbooks are usually large. The lecture giving by the teacher usually is a summary of the textbook. When revising for the exam, it will be a lot easier for the student to cover the material. Finally, we also mentioned the importance of time management and self–discipline. A student will manage very well his/her time by identifying best time for studying, using distributed learning and practice means study in shorter time blocks with shorts breaks between, reducing distractions which can waste time, making room for entertainment and relaxation, making sure there is time to sleep and eat properly and try to combine activities. For example, if a student is spending time in the Laundromat, he/she can bring his psychology book to read. Managing time takes self discipline. The same professor cited before said that "people who seem to have less difficulty with self–discipline probably have simply had more practice at it". So, practice is what it takes to have self–discipline. In conclusion, it is clear that being a good college student is not an easy task. It required good study habit, class attendance, time management and self–discipline. It is not easy but it worth the hard work. Because, as Jerome R. Breitenbach wrote, "the education you receive in college, and the attitude you develop, will guide you for the rest of your life. Your grades will be especially important in landing your first job, or when applying to graduate Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. Pros And Cons Of College Essay As pounded in our heads by teachers and adults, after high school the best idea is to go to college. This may not be the case for everyone. There are many pros and cons for college. College is not for everyone, and I believe students should have the freedom to choose the path they take. For people who desire to acquire a well paying job, a degree may be required. Most data points that the fastest growing job categories require at least a college degree. Getting a degree can be as simple as going for 2 years or even 6. Getting a college degree will draw employers attention and gain respect. Some people who have a degree may get paid more at their job than others who do not. Expanding your knowledge is important as there is always more to learn. In my opinion, college is the best idea for any age student. When planning your future, you can decide between a two–year community college or a four–year university. You can base your decision depending on your career field or job you want to pursue. Some jobs may not even require a degree, in which college is unnecessary. Some jobs may only require an associate's degree, so why waste your money at a university. Some may say that the experience at a four–year university is critical to growing up. Mr. Perlstein states, "the college experience– a rite of passage as it was meant to be– must have come to an end." Rick Perlstein believes that the four–year experience is meaningful. At a four–year, you may experience more diversity, and Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Getting Into Elite Colleges All high schoolers who had graduated across America were receiving the best college decision letters of acceptance and rejection. So many of their parents think that where they go to college will outstandingly affect their employment future. Getting into an elite college is becoming more and more harder, and many students and their parents place intensive stress on themselves to try to do all they can to get into one of the many prestigious colleges there are. They believe that graduating from a top college will allow them to have a more successful in future. There is definitely an argument to be made that where you go to college is unimportant. The most important factors that an employer takes into account are your skills, experience, work ...show more content... Many students, parents, and counselors are aggravating themselves because they are questioning whether it really matters which college these students attend. I personally feel like it does not matter because its prestigious ranking alone doesn't make a successful graduate. A prestigious college may provide students with a great network that helps both while students are on campus and in the future as a former student. However, someone with plenty of connections may be able to go in to any school of their choice. Many studies have shown that most students who have college degrees have a greater chance of finding a job, so going to college isn't a waste of time. Most programs that require students to work hard may teach students valuable, a new environment, and experiences that the will learn from. According to Dr. Tim Jordan, on his blog he wrote, "In addition to education and experience, an employer may require abilities that do not necessarily fall under either category, language skills, non–academic background knowledge." (Does it matter...) This is necessarily true because an employer isn't going to just look at your degree; An employer wants to know if your able to accomplish the task at hand. A persons experience may be the most important part of a job application just because they lack the proper education needed for the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. I Am An Best Candidate For This Program I believe that I am an excellent candidate for this program. For me, school is a top priority. I always strive to be my best, and my G.P.A. proves my point. I put 100% effort into everything I do. I am not nervous to talk to adults, and address any questions I have. To be at this high of a level of difficulty demands hard work and devotion, and I have those qualities. There is so much in this program that will help me succeed in life. First of all, this program will help me graduate college a year earlier than the rest of my class. I am already young for my grade, so if I am involved in this program I will graduate college at the age of 20 years old. I will be two years younger than most my graduating class. This will help progress me in life, and give me a jump start. Also, the financial help is huge to me. In my family, the burden of paying for college is placed on the children. I have a job, and a special bank account, and every paycheck that I get goes into that account to make sure I have money for college. But, if I got into this program, the stress of paying for college for two years will be taken off my shoulders. This program goes along with my plan. After high school, I am going to go to Muskegon Community College and receive my associate 's degree, and then transfer to a state school where I will achieve my masters degree. My ultimate career/educational goal is to go to college and earn my bachelor 's degree. I have not decided what I want to be, or major in, but Get more content on HelpWriting.net