Why are scholarships important?

Scholarships are important for students in more ways than just helping them pay for school. Say one student was incapable of going to college for financial reasons. With a scholarship they could finally attend college. Although, with most academic and athletic scholarships students are required to maintain a certain GPA and attendance record to keep their scholarship. This makes sure that students are on their best behavior and are focused on doing well and receiving their degree. After they get out of college and their employers see the work they did in school, they will be greatly impressed by their perseverance and dedication. Scholarships promote attending and getting good grades in college, it is not just free money you have to prove yourself.

Do I Have What It Takes?

It is quite hard to get into college and I think that I have a lot left to accomplish before I start applying to all the colleges I would like to go to. I have taken my SAT, but I need to do it again and get a better score as well as my ACT. I need to fill out my FAFSA and increase my GPA. I would like to have most of these done by November of this year because it is the early admission deadline for most of the colleges I would like to attend. I think I have spent a lot of quality time choosing the colleges I would like to go to. My mother and I have been comparing colleges and prices for what feels like ages. The ones I really like I have visited or plan to visit. I am really excited to see what this journey has in store for me and what choice I will finally make.

US v. Australia: Schooling Opportunities

I believe the United States allows many opportunities for students in regard to schooling and their future. Although, those opportunities come at a cost. Such as the length of our school days and school years. In Australia students have around the same opportunites but have to go to farther lengths to reach them. There are not as many colleges in Australia as there is in America. Meaning that if a student cannot find what he or she likes in Australia, they are forced to look ourside their country for better opportunities. This can come at a great cost to the student because outside of Australia they do not recieve the same amount of government assistance to finance their degree. I believe America is up their with countries such as England and Germany when it comes to our rating of college opportunities.

Economic and Social Success With a Degree

I believe that a degree is definitely worth the time and money it takes to achieve one. Without a college degree it is a struggle everyday to provide for yourself and your family on minimal income. There is no room for savings without a degree, you are forced to live paycheck to paycheck. The amount of money and time you pay for your degree are small in comparison to the struggles you would have to face without one. Along with not having the necessary income you would also not have as much social respect as those with a degree. Having been to college is worth it socially because it allows you to access a broader social group and learn new things. People believe that someone with a degree is smarter than those who don't and is therefore more respectable. Having a college degree is a necessity in the modern world we live in.