Published
May 14, 2013
As
high school seniors are busy making their choices about which college to attend, those coming behind them may be watching the process with interest. They know that they too will be facing that quandary in a few short months, even as they are amassing piles of information about various colleges and universities across the country. While choosing a college can seem like a daunting task, there are ways to narrow the choices and make the decision-making process a little easier. Check out these 10 tips for choosing the best college for you.
Consider What You Want
What is your primary reason for attending college? Are you all about the academics, or is the social aspect of college important as well? Do you relish moving away from home to experience college life independently, or would you prefer to live at home as you take your first year or two of classes? Consider how you picture your college life for the next two to four years, to determine which types of colleges will meet your expectations best.
Talk to Others
Talk to friends and family members that are in college or recently graduated, to learn more about their experiences with higher education. Find out what they like and didn’t like about various schools. A report at
National Public Radio also recommends talking to those closest to you about what they see as your best college fit. You might discover that friends and family think you would do well on your own in...
Published
May 06, 2013
A new GED examination is coming to states nationwide, with the promise of better preparing students for the rigors of higher education or the 21st century workforce. The update marks the largest change to the exam in its 70-year history, and not everyone is onboard with the new product – or its higher price tag. Is the new GED a necessity to maintain a competitive workforce in America, or will it price some students right out of high school completion?
Need for Revamping
The
Washington Post reports that the new GED examination is scheduled to be introduced on a national level in January, 2014. The exam is currently in a pilot phase in select locations, and has received positive reviews from many who have taken the new test. The test is designed to assess skills and knowledge that are more relevant to the 21
st century, including critical thinking skills, a deeper knowledge of mathematics and basic computer literacy.
The current GED exam is available in English, French and Spanish. It covers five test areas: writing, reading, mathematics, science and social studies. According to the website for
GED Testing Service, the new exam will cover four test areas: literacy, mathematics, social studies and science. The test...
Published
April 25, 2013
In what has traditionally been seen as an all-boys sport in high schools across the country, female athletes are beginning to make their mark. Female wrestlers have struggled for many years to be serious contender in wrestling competition, dealing with coaches who didn’t want them on the team and male contenders who forfeited matches rather than compete against them. Now, that tide appears to be changing, as more schools across the country are beginning to recognize these athletes as the serious competitors they are. Some are even giving girls their own place in the wrestling world, forming all-girls teams that are making their way into national competition.
Female Wrestling Growing Nationwide
Max Preps reports that female wrestling at the high school is a growing sport across the country. In fact, the entire sport appears to be on the rise for both male and female athletes. The publication reports on a survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations during the 2010-11 school year that showed a .3 percent increase in the number of male wrestlers and a 19.8 percent increase in the number of female wrestlers. That year, 273,732 high school boys competed in the sport and 7,351 female athletes competed at the high school level.
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Published
April 10, 2013
High school athletics have become a complex maze of rules and regulations in some states. At the crux of the issue is fairness, which is debated through school boundaries, student eligibility and recruitment rules for high school coaches. Now, two states are taking the proverbial bull by the horns to address these issues in an effort to make high school athletics a level playing field once again.
The Public v. Private Debate in Ohio
Recent talks about splitting teams from private and public schools into separate tournaments in
Ohio appear to be on the back burner. A new proposal to combine schools in the state to a single tournament structure that would bring “competitive balance.” According to a report in the
Columbus Dispatch, the new proposal came about after months of work by a competitive balance committee for the state.
Previous referendums involved penalizing private schools that have a winning tradition, or offering additional help to schools with serious socioeconomic issues. The new proposal does away with these factors, and instead adjusts enrollment numbers for each school based on students that live outside the school’s district. Private schools would also be evaluated based on the district where they are located, according to the
Mansfield News Journal.
“It is generally believed that in addition to the size of enrollment, students on a team’s roster who are from outside that school’s geographic boundary or attendance zone does affect athletic success,” Dan Ross, commissioner for the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA),...
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Published
March 21, 2013
Dual-enrollment programs have become a popular way for high school students to explore the world of college curricula prior to their high school graduation. These programs typically exist between high schools and neighboring community colleges, offering students the chance to earn college credits – often tuition-free - while still in high school. The rising popularity of dual-enrollment has led many students and their parents to explore the potential benefits of such a program in their own academic endeavors. Check out these benefits of a dual-enrollment program – as well as some of the possible reasons why dual-enrollment may not be the best choice for you.
What is Dual-Enrollment?
According to the
website for Columbia State Community College, dual-enrollment is a program that provides the opportunity for qualifying juniors and seniors in high school to take college-level courses. The courses may be offered on the
community college campus or right at the high school. Specific laws involving eligibility, tuition rates and earned credit opportunities vary from state to state.
In many cases, there is no tuition charge for high school students participating in the dual-enrollment program – a huge boon to those concerned about the cost of higher education. Other programs might involve a tuition fee, although it is often highly discounted from what students will pay after graduating from high school. High schools are generally responsible for overseeing dual enrollment programs.
More Schools Offering Option
The Journal recently reported that more high schools are offering dual-enrollment options than ever before....
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