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With younger colleges, emerges new sports programs, like the University of South Alabama (USA), a Division I, Sunbelt football team that started in 2005. As a

In 2015, UMD has been named to the Times Higher Education’s World Reputation Rankings list (https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2015/reputation-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank_label/sort_order/asc/cols/rank_only). In 2016, UMD is ranked #14 among public colleges, #82 among all institutions, and #24 Best Value College in Forbes America's Top Colleges 2016(http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/#68fdb36d4f28), Its prominent schools include Robert H. Smith School of Business, College of Education, A. James Clark School of Engineering with endless numbers of national honor society. And if you are an athlete, you are at the right school, UMD is known for its outstanding sports programs such as basketball, track, and

Alabama has had success of recruiting players, for example some of the Hall of Famers Ozzie Newsome, Joe Namath, and Derrick Thomas (Heos p.25). They have had some other players that are not yet Hall of Famers Julio Jones and Amari Cooper (Heos p.32). The reason most of these top players they getting to go to their school is because look at how they have had. They have won the most Championships and some of the best coaches (Maisel p.1). They have also had some of the best players have played there and went into the NFL (Heos 1). This year Alabama has had the top-rated recruiting class for the past five seasons, according to 247Sports Composite rankings (Burnett p.1). Alabama is currently credited with nine commits (five four-stars and four three-star prospects), according to 247Sports Composite rankings (Barnett 1). They have just got the second best player in the ESPN top 300 that is number 1 Running backs. It is also a good school for players to be looked at by NFL coaches (Heos 1). In 2011 Hoes stated “That Alabama had sent 39 players to the NFL. That is why Alabama has had success in recruiting some of the top players in the

On July 6, 1999 a future Clemson Tiger was born, me. As the son of two Clemson alumni, it has been the overall goal of my life to attend the beloved Clemson University and follow my parents’ legacy. Experiencing football and baseball games, caressing Howard’s Rock, and making many everlasting memories has enticed me since I was a young boy. I have considered the university to be my number one choice when picking my future college since the first time I stepped foot on the campus. Knowing that I was initially not accepted into the undergraduate program urges me to prove myself and show the staff of Clemson all that I can bring to better further the reputation of the university. I have worked extremely hard to get to where I am today, but all I can do is get better and I will do whatever it takes to help guarantee my success as a student at Clemson University. I intend to live on campus to help ensure exemplary grades, attend all classes whether attendance is mandatory or optional, and lastly, I have an strong and supportive family of successful alumni to push me to be a prosperous student. My family deeply believes in a Clemson education over another because it has enabled them to be successful in the business world and obtain the high ranking positions in their companies that they possess today. Their success with their Clemson degrees inspire me to obtaining the cherished honor of a Clemson graduate and grow the highly respected reputation of a

Being in the middle of high school, I am thinking about my future more than ever now. I have made mostly A’s and B’s all of my life, so I will probably have the chance to go to a good college if I choose to do so. This decision will be one of the biggest decisions of my life, and I will need to put much thought and research into this decision. Early in my life, I began going to Clemson University football, baseball, and soccer games. For this reason, I am now a big Clemson fan, and I hope to go there for my college career. Another college I am interested in is Furman University. I have grown up most of my life living on the outskirts of Furman, and I have also been to many sports

Two specific groups that I identify with as part of my decision to attend Columbia Southern University is based on my family and work. As an individual my choice to attend is based on my own desire to achieve a higher education in order to obtain a job that is satisfactory to the life and goals I have mapped out for myself. By having a job for which I have specifically attended school for, it will allow me to get and sustain a career conducive to my own happiness and prosperity. While my own individual choice to attend school is great, I have a family that encouraged me greatly in this decision. Both my mother and father, between the two, have a Master’s degree in criminal justice, and a Bachelor's degree in paramedic studies. Naturally

As a senior in high school the time has come when people begin to ask big and sometimes overwhelming questions like, “Where are you going to college?” and “What will be your major?” These questions, of course, lead to college visits and decisions. The two colleges that seem to meet my criteria are The University of Findlay and Ohio Dominican University. Both colleges have positive aspects, such as having the major that I am interested in as well as being close to family.  However, The University of Findlay seems to be a better fit than Ohio Dominican because it is closer to home and I am familiar with the campus and I grew up on this campus.

Without the athletes, they wouldn’t be able to provide paychecks for the professors, they wouldn’t be able too provide top-notch technology for their students, and colleges wouldn’t differentiate from other colleges. Alabama is one of the top tier colleges for athletes, and without athletics, who would want to travel to the middle of Alabama just to attend school without the college sport atmosphere? When people think about college, they think about that last second win against their rival school. The college atmosphere is based of the competitive emotion on the field, and for not so gifted humans to cheer on the athletes. Professional athletes bring fourth the same attributes and they get lumps of cash, while bringing in less revenue than college

Ashford University is a instituion that holds itself with great prestige and respect. While attending I'll be able to advance my knowledge of teaching and children’s emotional, social, and physical needs to better help them grow. I feel it will push my career and academic goals in the right direction aswell as push my limits academically.

Everyone has a favorite sports team, right? The Alabama Crimson Tide is the best football team in college football. Under the leadership of Head Coach Nick Saban, Alabama has won 7 of the last 10 Championships. Alabama is in Southeastern Conference (SEC). The SEC is arguably the best Division I Conference in all of college football. They are consistently ranked as one of the top five teams and has one of the toughest schedules in football. Under the pressure of a number one ranking, Alabama defeated five top twenty-five teams including number seven University of Southern California (USC), number twenty-five Texas A&M, number four Washington, number twelve Florida, and number seventeen Louisiana State University (LSU). Alabama finished the

In life, with the inevitability of time and aging, comes the process of maturing and moving forward on a path into the future. The most immediate and foreseeable destination along this route to maturation is college. Despite the obviousness in continuing education at a college, the “right” or most compatible college is often hidden among the numerous choices that are offered. Out of the multitude of available colleges and universities, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University provides a range of choices and options for large public universities with renowned football teams. Clemson is a large public college in rural South Carolina, with a robust military heritage, a reputation of having more rigorous entry requirements,

The decision making process on what college to attend can be stressful. For some, the deciding factor can be where they get the better offer for sports, such as Butler Community College, or where is closer to home, like Wichita State University. When the time comes to have this tough, and extremely long, process come into play, look at the pros and cons of the college choices and how each one can benefit life after college. What institution can you get out of as much as you put in? Which college has the degree completion plan you are wanting to pursue? These questions weighs in all incoming college students minds who strive for that goal of success that is a college degree. Despite bearing some minor similarities, the differences

At my previous university, I participated in many activities within Riverside. On top of this, I have made great friends that helped me to grow as a person. Riverside also provided me with exactly what I needed to achieve my previous goal of working within the business world. This drive to apply for Texas A&M is however not solely based on academics. Having grown up in the North Dallas area from 4th grade to 8th grade, I feel a strong attachment to Texas. It is the state where I grew the most and found myself to be the best person I could be. Paired with the program that Texas A&M offers, I hope to bring my newly found experiences to Texas A&M to contribute to what Aggieland is all

Decisions made prior to the age of eighteen always seem like a crisis until you have met the mother of all crisis, your final college decision. I found myself staring my future directly in the face almost a year ago wondering where I would further my education just as much as the people pressuring an answer from me. After months of self deliberation, I set my sights on Prairie View A&M University for fall enrollment, albeit if you would have asked me just a few months before I would have turned my face up and dismissed the university as even an option. Stereotypes of universities that historically known as predominantly populated by black students skewed their image for me. Eventually, my outlook was enlightened through educating myself more

Diane is a southern transplant, Roll Tide, living in Spokane since 2014. She is enjoying all things Pacific Northwest with her husband, dog, and two cats. Thanks to travelling with her husband, she has determined there is no better way to explore a new city than running through it street by street, trail by trail. Diane embraces an active, biophilic, and inquisitive lifestyle. She has a strong love for running, but more so a strong love for getting lost in the woods. If you do not see Diane in the store, she is probably climbing one of the top ten mountain peaks in Washington.