Importance of Scholarships

          The importance of scholarships besides paying for college is being able to allow someone to go to college. And being able to go to college is so so important, not just for getting a good job but for yourself. Some people's family have never been to college or have even graduated high school, so just having the opportunity to go to college thanks to scholarships are a big deal. Now on to the job opportunities, this opens up better jobs and better odds in getting a job which can set you up later in life. Which can also take off financial stress, that college debts bring.  

Reflection

The things I have to do left:

• I definitely have to take my SAT as soon as possible
• get the applications along with paying the application fee
• write the essay for the application

I plan on taking my SAT on June 6th and getting the applications in June as well and getting everything sent in as soon as possible that way I don't have to worry about much my senior year.

Academically I am right where I need to be, although I would like to do better than what I am currently that way it looks even better on my application. I surpassed all of my requirements to the colleges that I want to go to or just apply for and a even are trying to take college classes during the summer to get even further ahead.

I really do like the colleges that I am applying for and don't really think that I need to modify my search. The colleges offer what I want to go into as a career and are highly accredited, so I am quite excited.

Is College Worth It?

College is completely worth it. Not having an college education not only frowned upon by society but basically guarantees you a low paying job. Of course there are the exceptions but you are signing up to struggle. Yes college is expensive no matter if you have a scholarship or not and most times put you knee deep in debt but it also sets you up to make that money back plus some vs. working at McDonald's until you are 30. 


This is a tricky question because it really depends on the school you go to. If you are referring to Life School, there are some opportunities but it could be so much better. But if you are referring to a school like Global for instance where you graduate with your associates degree for basically free then I would rate it about a 10. Compared to South Africa I think that it offers opportunities for students but doesn't necessary push students to take them. In South Africa after grade 9 it basically says that you can further your education and get a better job but doesn't enforce it so it gives teens the opportunity to be lazy and not push themselves. In conclusion I would rate South Africa's school system in terms of opportunities it gives its students a 7.