College is an important stepping stone into the future, and it is accompanied by many challenges. The heaviest burden we bear throughout high school is preparing for our future and getting into college. As my senior year approached, and my family and counselors were constantly hounding me to start looking into my different options, the big question hit me. What school do I want to go to? Some people know right away where they want to go, while others—including myself—remain unsure and hesitant. Through research and much consideration, I was able to narrow down my options to two different yet similar colleges: Pennsylvania State University, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In order to come to a final decision on which college to attend, I must consider these different factors: the campus itself, the quality of education, my family ties, and tuition.
One of the most important deciding factors in finding colleges is whether I like the campus and school itself. Considering my sisters live in Blacksburg, my family and I have traveled quite often to visit them, so much that I have even become acquainted to the streets and locations of different restaurants and buildings. I absolutely love the surroundings in Blacksburg because it is just a relaxing, beautiful campus. The buildings are all made of matching stone that are handsomely designed to almost look like castles. The rural landscape of mountains and trees is as colorful and splendid as a masterful painting, especially during fall when all the leaves are changing to red hues. However, Penn State is not much different. I have only been to University Park once when I was younger to see a football game at Beaver Stadium. But I have vi...
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... The costs of college have plagued my mind, but I do not want to settle for a college that I do not think will provide me with an adequate education. Penn State and Virginia Tech will both provide me with that education, which is why I narrowed my options down to those two. I have always favored Penn State because it runs in my blood, but now my loyalty to the nittany lions has been weakened by the hokies of Virginia Tech. Penn State is probably at the top of my list when I take into account the campus, the quality of education, and my family. But the tuition factor is what makes Penn State a dream school for me, and so I am now leaning towards Virginia Tech more than PSU for the conservation of money. But, then again I will never know which one I will end up truly deciding on until I open the letters from each one and see which got me the most excited.
Every year there are thousands of students planning and tracking their goals. Seniors in high school are faced with the tough challenge, while the Juniors are left to worry another year. Finally, the point comes a student’s life where they must make one of the most important decisions in their educational lifetime. That choice is, which college to attend, and it is a very scrutinous process. Two of such colleges are the University of Iowa and St. Ambrose University, and although similarities like majors and minors are evident, there are many other differences including student life.
...Selecting a college to attend was a lengthy process. I applied to four different schools. I outweighed all the pros and cons of each college. The ultimate goal was to persevere and graduate with a degree. As a high school student, I think I found Ohio State appealing because of all the hype that surrounded it. Once I came to the conclusion that I wanted to go into the medical field, I realized that I needed to be in an atmosphere where I could maintain my focus. Nonetheless, the most consequential influencing factor was regarding finances. Case was extremely expensive but I received a substantial amount of financial help compared to Ohio State. In addition, I was fortunate to obtain a work study job that helped with living expenses. I knew that college would not be easy especially given Case’s reputation. In the end, I am confident I made the correct decision.
A challenge that all seniors face at the end of their high school career is the decision that will shape the rest of their future. Will it be Harvard, Ivy Tech, or a job at the nearest fast food joint? Of course, there is nothing wrong with not going to college, but for the people of society who plan to marry and have at least three children, it is almost essential. After making this decision, the seniors who choose to attend college must then decide which one. Campus size, housing, nearby activities, and available degrees and study programs are all important traits to consider when searching for the perfect college.
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As a senior in the college decision process, all facets of each considered college need to be analyzed closely in order to put myself in the best position for the next four years as well as the rest of my life. Clemson University and the University of Virginia (UVA) are two colleges that would provide me with not only a great degree but also the student life and social scene that tailors to my personality. College is the next chapter in my life that can define how successful I will be in my future. These two colleges provide me with a great chance to succeed academically as well as a chance to succeed socially. Although making the grades is important and sets the foundation of what type of job you can get, sometimes it isn’t what you know it’s who you know. Each school will provide me this chance to succeed. When
In the economically depressed world we live in today, the bottom line for students and parents when choosing a college is money. Although the thought of going off to college in the big city is both alluring and exciting, the price tag that goes along with it is not. Due to tighter wallets and budget cuts, students are beginning to re-consider their firm stance that they must go out of state for college. With all expenses considered, it is obvious that going to a local college is much cheaper than going to a university across the country. However, if your dream college is 3,000 miles away, there are many options that should be considered that will help pay for tuition, such as scholarships, loans, and working part-time. But even before this step, one must take into account every expense that goes along with that pricey college on the other side of the country; i.e. the application fee, room and board, and even the clothing required in that climate. All of these factors and more were considered when researching my two colleges, Arizona State University and New York University, and I determined that although ASU is the most financially viable, the education and pedigree I would receive attending NYU far outweighed the expensive tuition and other costs. Therefore, NYU, the more expensive school, is my first choice out of the two colleges. Although choosing a top college is an important step in the search process, planning on how to pay for it is the most important step. There are many different options available to incoming students, such as scholarships, loans, part-time jobs, working on campus,
Graduating High school is a milestone for many, it’s a step into the world full of opportunities and the next step to pursuing higher education. Many students begin the process of figuring out what college they would like to attend prior to even graduating, this is something that is instilled in students all throughout their years of schooling. Most high school students know what college they want to in their junior year of high school, while others conduct extensive research. Students want to attend a school that they can call their second home, especially because some students move away from home to pursue further education. Although Mark Edmundson has noted that higher education caters to consumerist tendencies of students, he has overlooked
I visited Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University twice, first time was after I graduated from my high school, my best friend Jake gave me the tour around campus, at that time, he was admitted as a fall freshman that year. I was amazed when I saw this quite town and elegant Randolph hall with department of mechanical engineering in. The Burruss hall filled with art nouveau. I felt peaceful right after I step on campus, and realized that this place was where I want to be. Virginia tech possesses esteemed reputation as one of the top Engineering College among thousands of schools in America. I made a decision that I wanted to be admitted to this university to start my engineering career.
Seniors all over are preparing for their final days of high school, living every last moment to the fullest; however, these students will also have to start preparing for college, which is a struggle to decide which is the best choice for them. These students are used to just jumping into the next school year without having to find a new school, so finding a college that meets their exact necessities is quite challenging. Two options for these students to consider are Cleveland State Community College and the University of Tennessee. Although these colleges offer great financial opportunities, they differ in a variety of ways that will ultimately influence the college a student chooses.
As the end of my senior year in high school approached, I had to make an important decision. What school was I going to spend the next few years of my life at? When the financial aid packages arrived, I was torn between two colleges. After sitting down with my mother and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of both schools, I came to my final decision. It seemed like a year ago I was imagining what college life would be like and suddenly before my eyes, I would be a college student in a matter of four months.
Beautiful mountains surround the private campus. Although there is diversity, the students are mostly white and their parents represent the upper echelon of society with the exception of a minority of students who were awarded scholarships and financial aid. At age eighteen a white male student enthusiastically reads aloud to his twenty classmates a passage from Metaphysics, by Aristotle. After graduating at age 22 he gains admittance to the Masters program at the Law School at University of Southern California. Upon graduating he pursues a successful career in entertainment law. He becomes financially secure, and spends the rest of his life tending to the needs of his wife and fostering the growth and development of his children.
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