Persuasive Essay On Waiting For College

For incoming freshman who are attending to Oakland Unity, there are some things you need to know. Incoming freshmen need to be prepared for school by bringing folders and especially pencils. It's important for freshmen to bring materials school because teachers will not provide them. Since eighth grade is the last year for middle school, you would usually hang out with friends you've known for a long time. Unfortunately, when transferring to high school, friends will (or eventually) depart from you. So I recommend for incoming freshmen to try to make some new friends. Middle school grades and work were easy to achieve and weren't important back then, but now you're transferring into high school. High school is very hard and

Graduating from high school is a milestone that forces one to make major life decisions. Whether you are ready or not to make those decisions is irrelevant; choices must be made and and steps must be taken in a new direction. In his article, “Not Going to College is a Viable Option,” former Superintendent Lawrence Schlack states, “high school doesn’t always prepare students to answer these important questions” (13). Schlack argues that too many students are told that college is their only option and they are made to feel failures if they don’t want to attend college. I am thankful for Schlack’s article because it validated my choice not to attend college right after high school. I plan to pursue a career as a diesel mechanic. My goal is to

Imagine being someone who struggled throughout high school, but is constantly being told they need to go to college. If a student is constantly having problems with their learning, thinking, money, and support, why should they be obligated to continue their education when they are struggling today? The problem today is that people feel like they have no other choice but go to college to be successful. Many people today do not go to college, but get a job and slowly start to become successful. A person can work and gain experience and knowledge, which allows a person to move up. Since there are many jobs today that do not require a college degree, going to college should not be obligated by students after high school. College is not for everyone, and no one should be forced to go.

Why is college not for everyone? Well i believe that college is not meant for everyone because, college is a place to learn and study. In our generation today many people think college is hard to enter. Some people don't have enough credits, or just have lack of education to go to college. Which leads them getting on the street, or living with thier parents. Also they could end up working in a job that they would not be happy working at for the rest of life. People are capable of entering college even though they may not think so. All they have to do is apply themselves and be motivated. However college is not nessecary for all buisness carrers. As people can learn on the job. There are many techinal carrers that does not require college such

Let's take a look at an average High School students day: John wakes up to his screeching alarm clock at 5:30 am after getting 6.5 hours of sleep, 2 less than the average teen is suppose to get, he pounds his alarm in frustration hitting snooze until 5:45. He is cut short on his 15-minute nap by his mom, someone who has been getting up at 5:30 for 10 years now, she yells to him “Get up, you need to get ready for school”. So John rolls out of bed and into the shower, he gets dressed and eats breakfast before he heads out to the buss that comes and picks him up at 6:10 am. Once at school at 7:10 am an hour later, he finds his seat in homeroom to finish some of his homework before school starting at 7:40 am. He attends classes, lunch, and study halls until 2 pm. John plays a sport and is part of a club, not too uncommon as kids look to stack their college applications with everything they can. He meets with his club from 2:00-3:00 pm, then has to hurry to practice which starts at 3:30 pm and runs until 5:50 pm. John now waits till he can get a ride home from a friend at 6:30 pm, getting him home in time for dinner which starts at 7 pm. He finishes dinner at 7:30 pm and has homework until 10:00 pm. After talking to his friends for an hour on his phone; it is now 11:00 pm, and John falls asleep, only to repeat the same tomorrow. No wonder high school kids are always tired. According to Judith A. Owens who conducted a study on; “Impact of Delaying School Start Time on Adolescent Sleep, Mood, and Behavior.” she states that teenagers need at least 8.5-9.25 hours of sleep a night; this is clearly not happening based on the average high school students day.

The debate over whether college is worth it has been a topic of discussion for decades. Going to college is worth it for a variety of reasons. People who go to college and get degrees on average have higher employment rates, larger salaries and get more benefits than high school graduates. People who go to college also have better interpersonal skills and are better prepared for society. Most jobs today require a college degree and jobs that don’t require it, in order to move up the ladder in the company you may need a college degree. It is true that you don’t need to go to college in order to become successful and wealthy. Some people will say that billionaires such as Bill Gates and Marc Zuckerberg dropped out of college so they don’t need

Returning to school was a decision we thought we would never have to make. We thought that we had everything all figured and getting a degree was meaningless. Those thoughts may have been true had we not come across something we wanted to do. At age twenty-two we decided on making law enforcement our future, but quickly realized that a high school diploma would only take us so far. Getting a degree was our only option with a career path chosen. But you did not want to just a degree in something that did not matter or apply to what you wanted to do. So you searched the internet for top ranked accredited schools that were financially acceptable to what you could afford. American Public School Services (APU) stood out amongst the rest for

We are always told that social programs such as free college, social security, and rent control are put in place to “help” those that are unable to assist themselves. There are many people that believe free college is the answer to high college debt, just ask Bernie Sanders and Gov. Cuomo. But what these people do not understand is the affect “free college” will have on the forgotten man. But who is the forgotten man? This is how William Sumner, a Yale professor, describes it:

Here are some things that I wish someone has taken the time to tell me at the beginning of my freshman year. Where to Live: You have to spend a year or two living in a HUD dorm. (aka Evans, Lewis, and Wilson) And although not technically a HUD dorm, Ferrin is also a wonderful choice for a freshman. Although these buildings may not be as flashy and offer you quite as many amenities as the newer dorms do, the camaraderie that you find there will be infinitely valuable to you during your four years. The newer dorms, Chase, Fulton, Nyland and Tavilla are wonderful for upper classmen who really need to focus on their studies. Their suite and apartment styles are really wonderful for later on when you have cemented friendships, but are not optimal

My parents moved to the United States from Haiti in order to provide my brother and I a better life. As their oldest child, I will be the first in our family to attend college, and get a bachelor’s degree. Ever since 2008 my mother has not found a stable job. This causes my family’s budget to be tight, and therefore I don’t have a sufficient amount of funds to cover for my future college education. Receiving financial aid will allow me to go to the university of my choice, without getting into debt. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing my opportunities with

“We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun” by cool quotes. This quote means that without knowing it life will become a memory. This is just like college because in college people learn new things and have tons of fun doing it. Then one day when they're older they'll have college as a life changing memory to tell their kids. Although parents might say college is expensive and they can get themselves into trouble if they’re far away from home. People should go to college so they can have more job opportunities, developing positive skill and traits, and to have a different learning experience.

Once highschool ends, you will think you are already done with school, and you can finally be free, and you are kind of right. However, your college education should not stop at high school, as high school only teaches you a few things. Going to college will teach things outside of just learning some basic math and writing formats. College will prepare you for life as well. By going to college, you will earn more, be more employable due to your accumulation of knowledge, and you will live a healthier life. College is not for everyone, but if you prefer a secure future then it is suggested to go to college. By pursuing business without a college degree, you could lose all your money and everything you have worked for at any moment if you are not cautious. With a college degree, you can earn a decent salary with a secure job.

In 2014 a study showed that the chance of completing a 4 year college in 6 years was only 57% likely for students to do. We all know that college is the highest level of education in our country and is necessary for getting degrees so you can get a good job to support you and your family, so why haven't we done anything? Europe has moved on. You can go to college in Europe and not pay for the tuition. No loans! So, I'm asking you why doesn't America follow Europe's lead? Colleges should be publicly funded because they cost so much that people aren't going to college, and yet, it is better for society to have well educated citizens so we can make smart decisions and advance in society.

College can be a roller coaster of fun, in which can be experienced through the paychecks of Americans. College is where some would go to take advantage of their ability to increase their knowledge. Participating in this action results in a higher chance of having a brighter future and some say leading to possibly a healthier life. College is a community of its own, with some including dorms and stores on campus. College around the country are not cheap however. On average, four years of college for in state students is nine thousand, four hundred and ten dollars, and for out-of-state students, the price jumps drastically up to twenty three thousand, eight hundred and ninety dollars. Attending a college that is not public for four years, the cost per year would be thirty two thousand, four hundred and ten dollars. With that being said, that is not incorporating the cost for books and other supplies. While attending college, the thought must be kept in mind that there are indeed pro’s and con’s. Debt, is obviously a con, but attending college can open a realm of vast opportunities in a job field. College can help pave the way to an extremely successful life, but is it really worth it?

“What do you want to do after graduation?” is a pretty common question that the students in Class of 2018 seem to hear on a daily basis. Some students know exactly what their plans are, while others have no idea. Being one who has known what my post-high school plans are for quite some time and knowing that I want to earn a Strategic Communications degree from Ohio University, I am able to begin thinking about life after college. One of the biggest decisions a person will need to make almost immediately after college is deciding where to start their life. I have thought about staying in Findlay, my hometown, but have also really contemplated moving to Cleveland or one of its surrounding suburbs. While both Findlay and Cleveland are great places to live, finding a job and settling down in Findlay, rather than residing in the Cleveland area, is the better option for me because of the opportunities it offers.