Where is your student going after they graduate high school? College... ok but why? Why college? Why not a trade school? Why not the alternative college options? Why an Ivy League university? Why a state school? Why? We are not saying don't go to college! Just, please ask these five questions and get rid of any limiting belief that college is as it was 20 years ago! The digital age has changed everything! 5 Questions to Ask: 1. Will my degree be in demand in the future marketplace? 2. Have I done my research to determine if I will enjoy my future job? 3. Did I make sure that the college I am going to has great internship opportunities? 4. Did I look into alternative education options? College is not necessary for everyone; however, EDUCATION is! 5. Can I afford the debt? Will the degree provide an ROI?

1. Where is your student going?

2. Introduction
I’m Todd VanDuzer, the CEO & co-founder of Student-Tutor. It is our mission to Spark Bright
Futures!
I created this lesson because I am sick of seeing students graduate:
1. With masses amount of debt and no clear way to pay it back! ($37,172 average)
2. Never use their degree because it is not in demand or they are not passionate about
that topic. (51% to be exact)
Before you go spending THOUSANDS of dollars in college tuition, do your research and make
sure your investment has an ROI!
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3. ARE YOU ON TRACK?
State Universities
Elite 4 year universities
Ivy League / Prestigious Universities
Community colleges
$252,000 Average
$120,000 to $204,000
$40,000 Average
$26,000 Average
The Options
Alternative Education
Trade School, Bootcamps, Online

4. Why College? What is your ROI?

5. We Are NOT Saying
Don’t Go To College!
Just, PLEASE ask these five questions!

6. # 1: Is my degree in demand?
Make sure your degree is DEVELOPING SKILLS that are in demand in the
current marketplace! Not sure? Start exploring your curiosities.
A Couple In-Demand Degrees:
● Computer Science
● Engineering
● Business Supply Chain, Finance,
Accounting, CIS
● Construction Management
A Couple Not In-Demand Degrees:
● Sociology
● Psychology
● Literature
● History
50 Best Paying Careers With Only A Bachelor's Degree

7. # 2: Will I enjoy my future job?
DO RESEARCH on what types of jobs are available for the degree you are looking to
pursue. Will you like it?

8. # 3: Internship opportunities available?
Don’t think your degree is enough. Get INTERNSHIPS to 1) get a better idea
if that is something you want to do 2) develop skills that make you valuable in
the marketplace.

9. Look into alternative education options. College is not necessary for
everyone! However, EDUCATION IS!
# 4: What are the alternative options?
Non-Traditional
Education Systems

10. What is the ROI in the degree you are about to get? Is it worth going out of
state? Not everything has to be measured in $$$. Take experiences into
account.
# 5: Can I afford the debt?

11. PLEASE Don’t Become a Statistic!
● $37,172 in debt right out of college. This is up $20,000 from 10 years ago.
● 51% of students who work jobs that do not require their degree.
The WORLD has CHANGED! Please get rid of any limiting
beliefs that college is as it was 20 years ago.

12. • Tuition Cost
• Class Size
• Degree Programs
• Networking Opportunities
• Clubs/Organizations
• Study Abroad Programs
• Internship Opportunities
• Admission Requirements
• Overall Atmosphere
Top 10 College Resources for High School Students
Additional Things To Consider

13. What do college look at?
Remember different colleges have
different expectations. There is no
one size fits all formula.
Inaccurate FACTORS from a
credible resource!

14. What do colleges look at?

15. Additional Questions?
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we can spark bright futures!