Importance of Scholarships

I think scholarships are very important. More so for those who cant afford it. Really , everyone should be aiming to get scholarships because its just such a big help and cause less stress. You can get a scholarship for academics, sports, and any other talent. Now and days college cost A LOT more than it use to. According to college board, since the year 2000, 4-year tuition and fees have increased more than 5% annually above inflation.  The economy sucks and some parents don't have the money to pay for the fees which is why a student should aim and attempt to get a scholarship. It'll be less stress on the parents and one less bill they have to worry about. Scholarships are a big help because you aren't required to pay back. This also goes for grants as well. It can help students get more serious and motivated about school to aim higher and be successful then scholarships will come to you.

Reflection Blog

What do I have left to do :

• My GPA is good enough to get into the colleges I want but I want to get it higher. 
• Start applying for my colleges in August of my senior year.
• Take my SATs and ACTs
• Finish high school 

Timeline: 

• Work on GPA now. Focusing more and try to aim for all A's instead of A's and B's 
• SAT/ACT : Late April or Early May if available. 
• Applying for college: August 2015
• Finish high school May 2016

Academically I think I am okay where I am. It may not be where I need to be because I can do better, but its good enough for my colleges. Starting off at at junior college will be best for me. I feel like If i began my college years at a really big school I wouldn't do so well and Im not really the type who likes to be around big crowds of people and I also get distracted easily. So starting off at a junior college will help me grow as a person and maybe I would transfer to one of the bigger colleges. 

Blog Post

April 10th
A college degree may not always be necessary for success. Even though you have a better chance at getting good/high paying jobs. But research says that nearly 50% of people who start a bachelors degree never finish, and class of 2013 had student loan debt of about $30,000. Its important to know what you will study in college that best fits the career you are trying to have. However, there are some jobs that do not require degrees. Just your talent such as :

• real estate broker
• elevator installers/repairers
• fire fighting and prevention supervisor
• criminal investigators and special agent
• radiation therapist
• transportation manager

etc. These jobs are just as high paying as a job you would have with a degree. 

April 13th 

I think the US system is good the way it is because people can pick and chose for themselves. Also as time moves on , we get more and more opportunities in the US. Some countries don't have the same opportunities as us nor the freedom. I would rate our system like a fair 8.  

http://wealthpilgrim.com/19-great-jobs-without-a-college-degree-and-how-to-get-them-fast/
http://valuesandcapitalism.com/is-a-college-degree-necessary-for-a-good-job-not-always/