If you applied because of the hype and lost out, maybe you were luckier than you know. There often are more reliable schools with better levels of course offerings, higher quality instructors, and lower costs than the ‘biggies.’ Just takes ignoring the advertising and the other promotions and then taking a good look around you.
I applied to two colleges. Made them both. Stopped right there.
I aimed low. Even if I could have made it into one of he big name colleges, I could not afford them. However, the student load was paid off in one payment a year after I graduated.
Go for the ones that really concentrate on the undergrad programs. They might not have the name of a big research university, but they’ll often take better care of the kids’ education that the biggies.
My son went to Community College, transferred to a mid level state U. I paid tuition but he worked to pay living expenses. Could not get a IT job right away but when he did he was rally good. He’s 29 now working for a big time on line and brick specialty retailer making $100K … which is about what I made in my entire working career.
Go for those colleges that have the best programs for the degree you want. The “best” colleges do not necessarily have the best after graduation employment rate in the skill set you are looking for
My favorite strategy in such cases: Start with the number four on your list. If they reject you, apply for number three. When unsuccessful, try number two. If necessary, try number one. I often did it that way, and it always worked out. The advantage? Independent of who took you, you were successful and don’t need to think you’re a failure. Any of the four possible choices will be a success story, which won’t be the case if you do it the traditional way, starting with number one.
The question arises: what was the result of all the cheating? Did the ‘privileged’ graduate in 4 years? It is possible to do it if one is diligent. Did they enroll in mostly academic courses? Did they come away with broader perspective? In short, were they improved by the ‘gifts’ their parents ‘cheated’ to get for them? Or did most just get ‘neck deep’ into what is called the experience of college life, which seems to include mostly non-academic activities?
No one is ever likely to do a profile of the last several college generations, with emphasis on the above ‘privileged.’ Probably more likely to become a ‘weapon’ used by a political candidate against his/her opponents.
sandpiper about 5 years ago
If you applied because of the hype and lost out, maybe you were luckier than you know. There often are more reliable schools with better levels of course offerings, higher quality instructors, and lower costs than the ‘biggies.’ Just takes ignoring the advertising and the other promotions and then taking a good look around you.
DanFlak about 5 years ago
I applied to two colleges. Made them both. Stopped right there.
I aimed low. Even if I could have made it into one of he big name colleges, I could not afford them. However, the student load was paid off in one payment a year after I graduated.
FrannieL Premium Member about 5 years ago
This toon wins the day. There are so many colleges and universities out there, I’m sure anyone can find a ‘good’ one.
martens about 5 years ago
Go for the ones that really concentrate on the undergrad programs. They might not have the name of a big research university, but they’ll often take better care of the kids’ education that the biggies.
oldlegodad71 about 5 years ago
My son went to Community College, transferred to a mid level state U. I paid tuition but he worked to pay living expenses. Could not get a IT job right away but when he did he was rally good. He’s 29 now working for a big time on line and brick specialty retailer making $100K … which is about what I made in my entire working career.
timbob2313 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Go for those colleges that have the best programs for the degree you want. The “best” colleges do not necessarily have the best after graduation employment rate in the skill set you are looking for
Spock about 5 years ago
My favorite strategy in such cases: Start with the number four on your list. If they reject you, apply for number three. When unsuccessful, try number two. If necessary, try number one. I often did it that way, and it always worked out. The advantage? Independent of who took you, you were successful and don’t need to think you’re a failure. Any of the four possible choices will be a success story, which won’t be the case if you do it the traditional way, starting with number one.
William Bednar Premium Member about 5 years ago
Yeah, I had to lower my expectations after five colleges rejected my application because I wanted to major in “Competitive Badminton”.
sandpiper about 5 years ago
The question arises: what was the result of all the cheating? Did the ‘privileged’ graduate in 4 years? It is possible to do it if one is diligent. Did they enroll in mostly academic courses? Did they come away with broader perspective? In short, were they improved by the ‘gifts’ their parents ‘cheated’ to get for them? Or did most just get ‘neck deep’ into what is called the experience of college life, which seems to include mostly non-academic activities?
No one is ever likely to do a profile of the last several college generations, with emphasis on the above ‘privileged.’ Probably more likely to become a ‘weapon’ used by a political candidate against his/her opponents.