Importance of Scholarships

Scholarships are important because they provide relief to future debts that could occur while in and after college. Many students and sometimes their parents find themselves in debt several years after they graduate. Everyone knows how little a college students has when they first start off, but with a scholarship some of that college money is taken care of.and with scholarships that debt is cut down and/or paid for. Also, scholarships give recognition to students by allowing students to show their potential to colleges. They give everyone a chance to win money for their future and show what they are capable of doing despite their background or ethnicity.

Reflection: College List

A. What do I have left to do?
1) Pay application fee
2) Turn in Application
3) Send in ACT/ACT scores
4) Get all letters of recommendation
5) Finish required college essays
6) Finish the rest of the credits
7) Do interviews for college that need it
8) Apply for FASFA

B. When will these tasks get accomplished?
1)  Apply for early decision on August/November/fall 2015
2) Pay application fee when I apply
3) Retake the SAT/ACT and send scores when applying
4) Apply for FASA in the Fall

C. Academically am I where I need to be?
Yes, I am where I need to be, my rank and GPA is right. All in need to focus on is the SAT/ACT scores to get them higher, but I can always retake the test (I will in the summer.)

D. Are these colleges really the ones for me or do I need to modify my search?
Yes and No, I believe my search for colleges has broadened compared to last year and I have realized my options. However, these colleges have the major I am looking for and one of them is my dream college, but that may change later on.

College Degree/School System

1) Is the college degree necessary/worth the cost (not just dollars but time) for economic and social success?
College degrees are great socially due to the overall appearance on resumes and they are a good source for backup plans if you lost your job, out of money, and/or need another job. When jobs see your educational background they immediately see if you graduated from college. If your degree is specified to a field and the job requires this field, you will most likely be on their list for potential candidates. However, the means to obtain a degree requires your time and money, but once people earn their degrees it slims their personal dream job options. It also opens up other means of employment. Overall, degrees are worth the time and money put in.
2) How would you rate the US School system in terms of opportunities it gives its students v.1 other country you saw in a presentation. Be specific.The United States School system is about the same rate as the Australian school system. The United States focuses mainly on attendance to school and on testing, which loses the joy of learning into the pressure of being tested. However, the Australian school system focuses more on the learning aspect of education and has their own version of teaching. Despite the small differences the rate goes up due to both countries care for the Special Education program, which flourishes.