Objective: I will describe the importance of a college education. Name Date Period COLLEGE NOTES 1 Objective: I will describe the importance of a college education.

How would that much money change your life and future? Name Date Period WHY COLLEGE NOTES What would you do with $2,100,000? How would that much money change your life and future? If you had an extra $400 to spend each week, what would you do with it?

Q: WHY go to college? A: Choices and Options Higher education allows you to study what you are interested in and choose your career.

Q: Why go to college? A: Mobility Move to a different place for 4 years… and maybe get a job that lets you experience another part of the country

Q: WHY go to college? A: Money More education = more money

Why College? FOR MONEY 4. How much more money than a High School grad does a person with a Bachelor’s Degree make in their lifetime?

Why College? 5. How much more money than a High School grad does a person with a Bachelor’s Degree make in a year?

Why College? FOR MONEY 6. How much more money than a High School grad does a person with a Bachelor’s Degree make in a week?

MORE than the average HOUSEHOLD in Marvell! A little comparison: Average HOUSEHOLD income in Marvell: $22,368 Average PERSONAL income of a college-grad: $52,200 GO TO COLLEGE AND MAKE $29,832 MORE than the average HOUSEHOLD in Marvell!

than the average household income in Marvell. A little comparison: That works out to be $574 MORE EACH WEEK than the average household income in Marvell.

Why College. FOR HEALTH INSURANCE 7 Why College? FOR HEALTH INSURANCE 7. Who is more likely to have health insurance, a high school grad or a person with a Bachelor’s degree? What is the difference in percentages? Why is this important?

Name Date Period 8. Are you committed to going to college and finishing? This means earning your at least an Associate’s Degree, if not a Bachelor’s Degree. Why or why not?

Class every day from 8:15 – 3:30 (about 38 hours of class per week) What’s the difference? HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE Class every day from 8:15 – 3:30 (about 38 hours of class per week) Class schedules vary, include breaks, could include days with no class (about 15 – 18 hours of class per week) Take 7 classes total Take 3 – 5 classes total Classes last all year (10 months) Classes last one semester (4 months)

What’s the difference? HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE Homework every night for every class One or two homework assignments each week for each class Required to take classes in all subjects Choose classes that interest you Teachers and parents guide and direct you (a.k.a. bothering you all the time) You make your own decisions (which requires more maturity and responsibility) All you get is a diploma. You get a degree that gets you a good job and good money and a brighter future with many more opportunities.

Resources for College Search www.collegeboard.com For students  Find a College  Find Your Match www.offtocollege.com College Search (at top) People Any teacher Counselor Books in my room

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You do not need to recopy the questions on your notecard. Closing Card Question! Name Monday You do not need to recopy the questions on your notecard. What did you think was the most important or useful piece of information from today’s notes?