The Path to Post Secondary Education

As an incoming EOF (Educational Opportunity Found) freshmen attending Rutgers University this fall, I had the mindset that if I did well academically, the transition from high school to college would go by smoothly. Unfortunately, college isn 't that simple. The transition to college is much more complex than people perceive it to be, in my case, it’s the most difficult obstacle I’ve ever encountered. Therefore, my aspiration is to conquer this transitional period as quickly and fluently as possible. When I had to changeover from middle school to high school, I was terrified. I didn 't know what awaited me and how much different things were going to be. It turned out high school was exactly the same, with the exception of the grades being ninth through Twelfth. There was nothing to be worried about. On the other hand, that wouldn 't be the case in college.

“In fall 2016, some 20.5 million students are expected to attend American colleges and universities, constituting an increase of about 5.2 million since fall 2000” (National Center for Education Statistics). That number seems to be rising each and ever year, and it almost seems as students feel like they have to go to college directly after high school. Maybe it is because they feel that they have to fit in, even if college is not for them. Although some students attend college for academics, sports, and other reasons, some students attend college for no apparent reason; with that in mind, students should take into consideration the time and money that is put into going to college.

Pursuing a post-secondary education is very important because without that extra education you will not be able to get as good of a career as you would with a post-secondary education. With that extra education you have more opportunities of higher paying jobs and healthcare coverage. Also when students go to college they have a chance to listen to the Professors lecture on their personal field of study, so they know what they are talking about. With a college degree you are also open to more promotion opportunities. Also when you go into the college life it is a time where you get a big taste of the real world, you start to be independent, learn to save money and pay bills.

The faculty developed a system of support to advocate the academic and personal success for each student by utilizing the academy theme. The incoming freshman has a personal transition plan, which sets the foundation for their high school career. The personal transition plan also enable students to develop passion and deepen their purpose for life. To increase college and career readiness for economically disadvantaged and underrepresented students, the Early College program is an example of tweaking the personalized learning pathway to change the trajectory of the

Many high school students succeed with a little leniency through their four years. The transfer from high school to college becomes overwhelming and a struggle for some. For students do not comprehend the importance of changing more than their location during the transition. A student must be psychologically, physically, and emotionally mature to pursue college and not venture into a point of no return. Dropping out of college makes the outlook of the conversion difficult to acquire. Individuals should take their time on deciding which college and/or university is the best match for them. There are various reasons that cause persons not to prosper. Issues that individuals may come upon might leave a lifelong scar. Matters such as these

Sarah D. Sparks and Loyola University Maryland have different viewpoints when it comes being ready for college and careers. High Schools in Chicago are trying to help its students through a system of student support and feedback that continues through the first year of

Many people attend post-secondary school for abundant reasons, some may be for themselves and others for their family. I am wanting to further my education for a list of reasons. First, I want to help my family out financially, due to my mom not being able to work due to lupus. She has been the main driving force behind everything I do knowing that everything that I do might be the last thing she sees. I want to be able to help my parents financially while attaining my dream job from my dream university. I hope to attend Navarro, majoring in kinesiology, during the summer and transfer to The University of Texas at San Antonio for the fall to finish my degree. I then hope to pursue a job as either a Graduate assistant or a high school football

There are five sequential steps in the typical pipeline to college (Choy, Horn, Nunez, & Chen, 2000). Students need to aspire to attain a bachelor’s degree early; prepare educationally to ensure qualification; undertake admission examinations; submit applications to a four year college; and receive response confirming acceptance. Students need current, realistic information about the array of postsecondary options and their individual likelihood for success in particular fields (Valadez, 1998). The readiness of students academically, socially, and emotionally in high school increases the chance for a successful transition to college (Conley, 2008).

Families of first-generation students do not know how to assist their children when it comes to exploring different careers, or searching for scholarships. These students can easily get discouraged as they do not have a role model figure to look after. In a study by Royster, Gross, & Hochbein (2015), it was mentioned (Kuh, Cruce, Shoup, Kinzie & Gonyea, 2008; Lloyd, Leicht, & Sullivan, 2008) that parents that do not have the firsthand knowledge of academic resources or college expectations do not encourage their children to challenge themselves with course that will lead them to be college bound. In addition, students may not feel motivated or supported by their families. It is important to understand that early exposures to college or career conversation do not necessary starts until their high school years.

My future goal consists of the study of animals, primary in their behavior, evolution, and beneficial values. However, I also want to protect and care for the many animals that exist with us. I believe by pursing a post-secondary education, I will be one step closer to achieving my goal. A post-secondary education will provide me, with the necessary knowledge in basic animal science. It will as well me to take on opportunities where I will gain my own knowledge and experiences, such as research projects, internships, or just being able to be close to animals. I know by going to a university, pursuing a post- secondary education, I will not only gain common knowledge but as well have my own gained knowledge and experiences to help

I feel that the growing cost of education is a very important issue in our times. Having a post-secondary education has become so crucial in our society today in order to have workers in certain job fields. It is shown that people with a post-secondary education have a greater advantage than people with only a high school diploma or GED. Many people in our country today find the task of financing a post-secondary education so difficult that it even deters many from even seeking a post-secondary education. Post-secondary education provides our citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to do some of the most important jobs such as doctors, politicians, and businessmen. Most of these jobs would be nearly impossible to do effectively without

The venture to a post-secondary institute is not a cheap one. Though, those living in Ontario, like myself, have the privilege of government bursary and loan programs, it is still a financial struggle to fund the education that is vital to a strong career path. OSAP, and the surplus of scholarships available to the public in North America is a blessing to population who lack financial support from their families.

Fewer than half of high school students across the country feel they’re ready for college and careers, even though these remain top goals for students. High school Students who feel emotionally unprepared for college than their peers tend to have poor academic performance and a negative experience. It’s no surprise that the transition from high school to college can be a challenge. But the study’s findings emphasize how many students feel emotional needs take a back seat to academics during their process of preparing for campus life. Two out of three students surveyed (Stoltzfus 2015) said they felt more emotionally unprepared than their peers in both their final year of high school and their first semester of college. The effects of

High School and College are both educational grounds for students to grow and build their lives with more knowledge. Having a good education is key to becoming successful in life. It is statistically a proven fact. For many people, graduating high school is a huge achievement and a great milestone in one’s life, but graduating college is becoming increasingly a necessity because people with college degrees continue to earn far more than people without them. Moving from high school to college is a very exciting period for many teens, but also, it can be a very difficult one. It is a challenge every student tends to face and struggle, eventually adjusting to it over time. Although college and high school share similarities, there are many differences between the two.

Yet, the education does not stop at middle school, for high school really puts all the basic skills from elementary and middle school to work as the assignments and the exams become more challenging. We do not only learn about reading, writing, history, and math, we learn about the people around us as we associate with different personalities, and as we see what we have grown up to be and what we want to be later in life. Accordingly, the high school years are a time when teachers emphasize the importance of graduating and attending college in order to have a “succesful future.”