Tutoring Experience Essay

Going to college will set the basis for your career pathway in the future. High school students contemplate that college is not the right choice for them, but there are multiple benefits that come with a college degree. If students decide to attend college, they may considerate it a waste of time and stress. Unlike high school for some, college needs taken seriously. Attending college prepares and gives you knowledge on what to expect when you start the career. Those who attend college are more than likely to get a higher wage job then individuals who decided not to join.

Breaking what’s known as normal, people don’t realize college always isn’t beneficial, or needed for some students. In the article “Not Going to College is a Viable Option,” the author Lawrence B. Schlack provides many reasons as to why that statement is true. To start off, Schlack is a retired superintendent, and if someone who is that important for college admissions says that “College, however is not alway the logical next step for high school graduates,” you might want to listen. Schlack states that not going to college should not be viewed as a negative thing. Depending on the student and the situation, going to college could be a huge economic issue.

Being a high school student college is a huge thing to think about. College is a great opportunity to makes new friends and open up a whole new chapter in your life. I believe that everyone should go to college, and receive a college degree. College could benefit everyone. The benefits of a college degree are endless. With a college degree you could accomplish anything. You would more likely to get a high paying job, and are able to build a better life for yourself.

After high school, many students make the decision on attending college based off of the things their parents/ teachers may have taught them when they were young. For example, many students further their education because throughout their lifetime they’re told they have to. In school we’re taught that in order for us to receive good jobs, and make a decent amount of money we have to have a college degree. Some are even taught that they must go beyond the undergrad and receive their masters, and doctorate degrees if they really want to be known as something in this world. While others go because it would make their parents proud, or to fulfill the legacy of being a first generation college student in their families. While this may be the case majority of the time, if you’re like me you go because

High school students are being pressured to think, college is the way. Schools make the students visit the College and Career night, making you fill out an assignment of what college you want to go to. This should not be happening as having to enter a student's file into a room deciding what college they want to go to and why they want to go. Starting in a new school should be there to discover who you are not why you want to go to college. Robert Reich a famous book author shared his opinion, pro or anti college, “I know a high school senior who's so worried

* Encourage participation and independent working to all pupils according to their age and abilities.

Mandatory tutoring provided to students who are below proficient on the 4½ week common assessment test in English II and Algebra I.

In that case, they should be aware of the nonmonetary benefits of a college education. For some people, the element of college that benefitted them the most was simply the experience. “The college experience” is the reason why so many teenagers want to go to school far from their parents. For some, it can be a culture shock, but overall, it is an opportunity to experience new things and meet new people. Some college students may meet people that they will go into business with as Peter Thiel and even Mark Zuckerberg did. Source F states that 69 percent of survey respondents that graduated from a four-year college thought that their education was useful in helping them grow and mature as a person. Furthermore, post-secondary education helps students to discover what they love to do, to get better at it, and to develop the ability to continue learning, according to Source

Going to college comes with many benefits. However, you only gain them if you graduate. “The data make it clear that getting a college education is still a good idea – college graduates earn more, and are more likely to have a job in the first place – and is especially important for some Americans” (Rotherham). As Rotherham stated, data shows college is the right choice if you wish to have it easier as an adult getting a job and a higher salary than high school graduates. Although, some think college isn’t worth it because they think it’s like high school, except you have to pay for it. “You might think college is just high school continued, but it’s not. College opens doors for you… It can change and shape you in ways you can’t imagine” (bigfuture). College gives you many opportunities high school can’t. That is a reason why many students choose to go.

One question that comes to mind when graduating high school is, “should I attend college?” For many graduates this question have a very obvious answer. A high school graduate may state that, “college is the best option if one is trying to get a higher level of education, and will help one compete for a higher paying job.” However, in my opinion most graduates do not consider the fact that going to college is a very big decision to make and that the schoolwork will not be easy. Going to college is not the best choice for every high school graduate because many students cannot handle college, colleges’ lower standards, and not all jobs require a college degree.

Before addressing the situation, there is the question of why people go to college. According to Caroline Bird, people go to college not because they want to but because guidance counselors and parents are always telling them that it is best for them. “It is practically beat into our heads that in order to be a productive citizen of society, you should have some sort of college education.” (Caroline Bird) Some people may even go to college just so they can get the social title of being called a college student, but a majority of the time they are pressured. For some people college can be worth it, but, it depends on the person. Some people can afford more expensive colleges and others can 't afford any.

My family never viewed college as a place you needed to go to after high school. They viewed it as an option either school or work. They never really made college seem like a big deal because my dad always said “either way you can still make it in the real world, either its school or just working”. They did explain that college would benefit me real good in the future and that it would be a great choice if I was to pick it, but they also told me about trade school which is a vocational college which provides vocational education for people to pursue a specific career.

    After high school students have the opportunity to attend a college. Today, it seems like fewer people go to college. People will say “It’s too expensive or I don’t have the time” however that's just not the case, in my opinion, college is worth it because if someone is seeking a long-term job with security, mobility, and pay increase must attend college. Having the degree is better than not having one at all.

Anyhow, so once again due to our busy schedules which is busier this time of the year, we decided to Skype each other again, since as I have mentioned previously neither one of lives near the other. Anyhow, Shayna said she had just gotten a new Tutor gig and she is tutoring kids preparing to take the ACT. I told Shayna that I tutor as well but I do online tutoring. I also told her, I have not been tutoring this semester due to my course load but will continue tutoring in the summer as my full-time summer job. Ashely is super busy since she is preparing to move to Georgia with her husband who is in the military full-time and he is being stationed at Georgia. Ashely said she has been running around taking care of school stuff and talking to her advisors to make sure that the classes she takes in Georgia will

Most times, students end up living a life they didn’t want after high school. With no degree, students may find themselves working at a labor or hardworking job making little money. College students are usually better off in their life with an efficient job and a healthy family.