This is the last post in our College search 101 series. We looked at everything from what you want to do for the rest of your life to whether or not the college of your dreams thinks you’re a good fit.
In this series, we discussed how earnings are affected by education level, the different types of educational programs available today, what kinds of colleges offer what types of programs, and even gave you a list of resources to help you find the right college.
Can you afford the college of your dreams?
It’s no secret that college costs are rising. According to College Board’s Trends in College Pricing 2007, colleges in the United States increased their tuition and fees by an average of 4.2 – 6.3 percent for the 2007-08 school year. Room, board, books, and supplies only add to the cost.
Click here to calculate more complete college expenses. Don’t let the expenses slow you down. Even though the numbers are daunting, there are many ways to get help paying for the college of your dreams. Why wouldn’t they want me?
Let’s see, how can I put this delicately . . .?
Certain colleges would only accept someone like you me if a $1-million donation was sent along with your my application. Seriously. Not every school is for every student. For example, graduated from high school in the top 2% of my class, had great test scores, and could write a mean essay.
All of those things, however, didn’t mean that my first-choice college should have been Harvard (with Princeton and Yale as fallbacks). Instead, I applied to three non-profit schools, was accepted to all of them, and ultimately chose the one that was furthest away from my parents. If you’re going to go to the effort of finding a school you think is perfect for you, you ought to take a minute to consider whether you’re right for it. Click Here and find the best college for you
In this series, we discussed how earnings are affected by education level, the different types of educational programs available today, what kinds of colleges offer what types of programs, and even gave you a list of resources to help you find the right college.
Can you afford the college of your dreams?
It’s no secret that college costs are rising. According to College Board’s Trends in College Pricing 2007, colleges in the United States increased their tuition and fees by an average of 4.2 – 6.3 percent for the 2007-08 school year. Room, board, books, and supplies only add to the cost.
Click here to calculate more complete college expenses. Don’t let the expenses slow you down. Even though the numbers are daunting, there are many ways to get help paying for the college of your dreams. Why wouldn’t they want me?
Let’s see, how can I put this delicately . . .?
Certain colleges would only accept someone like you me if a $1-million donation was sent along with your my application. Seriously. Not every school is for every student. For example, graduated from high school in the top 2% of my class, had great test scores, and could write a mean essay.
All of those things, however, didn’t mean that my first-choice college should have been Harvard (with Princeton and Yale as fallbacks). Instead, I applied to three non-profit schools, was accepted to all of them, and ultimately chose the one that was furthest away from my parents. If you’re going to go to the effort of finding a school you think is perfect for you, you ought to take a minute to consider whether you’re right for it. Click Here and find the best college for you
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