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    College can be a pretty intimidating change. It is an entirely new lifestyle. You have to do everything on your own, without any help from parents or guardians. So, when you choose a college, it should be the perfect fit for you. I’m planning on researching two different colleges- Duquesne University and Temple University. When choosing my future college, I will think about the majors they offer, the location that they are in, and the extracurricular options that the university provides. Colleges

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    I will compare these characteristics cost of tuition, number of majors available, student to teacher ratio, and number of clubs/sports available. Cost of tuition is one of the most important things when deciding what college to go to, usually the cheaper the better. Unlike the cost of tuition, a high number of majors and minors is very important in case you change your major/ minor. This gives you more options if you change or major/minors. Student to teacher ratio is the number of students per 1

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    While some people believe that transitioning from a High School environment to a College environment is arduous, others believe it is effortless. High School and College both require teachers and work, but they both have differences that many people are not aware of. People will say that college and High School are similar because they both require effort for one to pass, but what they do not realize is the amount of effort which is necessary for each. With High School, teachers give students busy

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    May 1st, the National College decision day. This day is the national deadline for high school seniors to decide where they will be attending school by submitting their statement of Intent to Register. Most of us do not realize how difficult this decision can be, it is not as easy as choosing what to eat for lunch. How does a high school senior decide where to go to college? There are many factors that go into play with this decision including the cost of the school for the student, the prestige

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    Have you ever wondered what in your life is something that is currently occurring throughout the world? A big issue for teenagers that are leaving high school is choosing a college. I feel like choosing a college is a very important decision that could affect the rest of your life. It is contemporary because it relates to competence in almost all forms of our lives, even as adults. This issue is important to me, especially right now because I feel that I did not choose the right school for me.

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    As a high school student might be overwhelmed and scared by the college search process. they probably asking themselves, "What college should I go to? What college is right ?" It’s not easy to choose a college that’s right, especially when US have over 2,000 options! To find a school that will truly make student happy, The Student have to be honest with himself about what components will make up the most fulfilling college experience based on general and academic interests and personality. this is

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    seriously about pursuing our education further and what we want to come of it. This is also the time when we pick a major and sometimes incorporate graduate school into our future goals. These educational goals that we form at an early age reflect our desires most truly because we have yet to be discouraged by hardly anything. However, the downside is that in many cases rising college students don’t realize all that entails reaching the goals they have set for themselves. As a result, many students

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    When I consider education I for reasons unknown, consider high school and college. They are considered one of the imperative parts of our lives. Regardless of whether you enjoyed high school and college or not. It's a part of our life's till the day we leave earth. It sounds a little dark, but it's true. Why? Since we took in the imperative essentials of the subjects we studied and later will learn the advanced versions of it. Whether it's how to write a well-written essay, basic algebra, world history

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    nation, it leaves many to question the supposed benefits of earning a college degree. In high school, students are geared towards the idea a college education will unlock various opportunities for those with a degree compared to those individuals without one. Although receiving a higher education may be extremely costly, it remains important to not underestimate its true value. There are a number of factors that make earning a college education crucial in today’s society. These include the knowledge

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    choice of college is a difficult decision for the majority of people. Whether the student is brilliant or not going to college is scary because in reality nothing can prepare someone for college but the actual experience of going. There are certain factors about picking a major that make college extremely stressful. Picking a major is not as simple as it may seem and that is because students have to explore the options before settling. This means that students need to check if that major is economically

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