Are you planning campus visits soon?
There is so much coming at you and your nearly-gone teen that it can make anyone’s head swim. It’s much better to swim instead of sink without enough information.
There are, of course, many factors that go into which college to attend, from financial to “my best friend” is going there. But allow us to introduce you to a twist in thinking that every parent/student should consider.
Flash Forward to College Graduation Day
Does your shiny new grad have options? Did they have internships and were they able to network with those in their chosen industry while in college? Is the local community of this college thriving? How active and successful is this college’s College Placement Center?
We know, this might seem strange. You are dealing with just helping them get into college. But there's more to this than you might think.
What ELSE to consider before making that All-Important College Choice
While rural colleges are wonderful for many reasons, you might want to give a bit more weight to those colleges that reside in bigger cities and towns. Here’s why:
We are not saying smaller town colleges aren’t the best choice for your child, but we are saying that you need to look 4+ years into the future as you and your teen make these life decisions.
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Our suggestion?
There’s so much to think about in this college decision, isn’t there? Hopefully the above will help you make a solid decision.
Have a great week. And as we say ...
You CAN Have Success in the Middle of it ALL !
Pam Hardison, MBA, BBA in Finance and Business Education, has created and co-owned a national mail order catalog which at one point was the 21st fastest growing customerbase in the nation. As a mom of two college-post college daughters, considers it a privilege and to meet other students and parents along the same road. After teaching high school and college students for years, her commitment to helping them with topics most schools can't cover is the light that drives her.
Holly Powers, Attorney-At-Law (Jameson & Powers, P.C.) has been actively practicing law since 1985 and is a shareholder with the law firm of Jameson & Powers, P.C. The firm specializes in transactional law, health care law, and general business law. Holly has taught students precepts concerning the legal world for over 10 years. With 4 children, she understands what teens need to know and has a passion to help others faced with teens and aging parents.
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