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Q: college education?
I have to write this essay and i wanted to know if you all can give me ideas on how a college education is a big accomplishment thank you

A: Well, it does give you the potential to earn alot more money than would a high school education. Also, the job you apply for you are much more likely to get hired into.

Q: What Does a College Education Mean to You?
What does college teach you? How will it change the way you live your life? How is a college education different from a high school one? Other than making more money I just can't think of a reason to go to college.

A: High school is often about learning and regurgitating facts. College is supposed to teach you how to think. Sure, not everyone gets that out of a college education, but they should. If you can't think of a reason to go, don't. College certainly isn't for anyone. In fact, I would argue that if you don't have a specific life goal that requires a college degree, it might just be a waste of time and money.

Q: How successful can you be with a community college education?
I'm going to try to go to a community college after i get my ged and i just want to know how successful anyone can be with a community college education? Can you be just as successful with a CCE like you can be with a professional college edu?

A: Try reading this article. It has great advice and tips for students who want help to advance quickly in their college studies. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1135404/how_to_earn_college_credits_without.html?cat=4 It will tell you how to test out of certain courses and recieve credit without taking the course. I hope this helps and I wish you success!

Q: How do you become wealthy from scratch? Is it formal college education, luck, people you know, talent?
I know many people with MASTERS degrees who only make $10/hr So I dont believe it's a matter of a college education. Im sick of making $20k per year. I have a BA in Journalism. How can I become wealthy? I'm 35 by the way.

A: I know someone with a masters degree in business that is working at a flower shop making 12 / hour. You have to choose your degree carefully. Don't choose massage therapy, art or photography, or for that matter business (everyone on earth takes business). High in demand are petroleum engineers with a starting salary at 80K starting out of college. Also pilots, and anethisiologists, and nuclear engineers. Research degrees carefully and have a mentor that can get you that first job a bit higher up. Research, research, research. Tell your children to forget what they like because chances are a lot of other people will like it too. If you want to be rich, choose the worst and hardest thing to study in college. LUCK is the opportunity of your education preparation. But make it an education that is worth something. /

Q: How do young adults pay for their college education nowadays?
I’m back in school studying education, but when I was in college before I worked at a discount store part time to help pay my way through college. I graduated in ’98, and the cost of getting a secondary education keeps going up and up. How do young adults pay for college these days?

A: Student loans (they are guaranteed) and federal aid are what students who are on their own usually use. Students who still officially live with their parents usually are paid for through parents. I graduated high school in 1978, promptly screwed up the middle of my second semester, and cost my Dad about eight grand for ten credit hours. I slowly but surely was putting myself through school for ages, but realized that after nearly 200 credit hours and eight different majors that I still wasn't near graduating. In 2002, I chose a major, got student loans, and finally graduated with my BS in 2004. Since I was in that "school groove" I got more loans and went to grad school. I got my MBA in 2006, just to show that I could. I have about $65000 in loans, payable over ten years, but at a 3% interest rate. I'm not crying a whole lot over it.

Q: Do you have a college education and a crap job?
When I was a kid, my parents told me if I didn't get an education I would get a crap job. I've met lots of people who have a college degree and have a crap job. Do you have both and describe it?

A: Yes I have a collage education and I will admit that some times I get tired of arguing this with people. So I will just come out with it. The mantra of go to school, get an education and get a good secure job with benefits is badly out dated. The socio/economic landscape has changed so much that the working middle class is fast becoming the new poor. It's not just eduction but our educational system in terms of the type of business model that it trains us for. I realize I am going beyond the scope of your question but there are some financial realities that people are just now starting to accept.One fact is that middle class America is living at 100% plus of it's disposiable income going towards paying debt. Another fact is that when a young person today gets to retirement they will need about 1-1.5 million dollars invested to even maintain the life style that they have today in their golden years.I believe the median income is about $40k a year. With living expenses and the devalueation of the dollar, how is working a job even going to get us a fraction of the way there. I draw a question as to the type of business model we are being trained for. I have a very different perspective because I don't have a job. For the last 5 years I have been building a business within a financial services company that has an aspect of multi level marketing, this is not a bad thing because this business vehicle lets my efforts compound and duplicate as opposed to trading dollars for hours and chasing a paycheck. I help many, many people out of debt and these families are the ones that have the education and the "good" jobs, yet they are drowning The problem is that our education system trains us for being employees. This also puts most Americans in a position of being abusivly taxed and being forced to borrow our lives from the lending industry and millions will retire broke because we are trained to work jobs and not trained to be business builders and leaders. I know what I write is not going to be the popular answer because I'm not just parroting " Go to school and get a good job" The reason is because most people have embrased spending tens of thousands of dollars on education and making 30 to 40k a year only to retire broke or near broke, that is the norm...

Q: Is college education necessary for a successful career?
I am just wondering what your opinion is. If no, why? If yes, why? Personally, I think that it depends on the person. Some people may be content with the simple things in life and therefore a college education might not be what is best for him/her. On the other hand, I think that if a person wants to have the big mansion, 50,000 new car, and the fat bank acct then yes it will take a college education for most. But certainly not all!

A: not completely necessary but more necessary than not. on your resume, a degree from a college is certainly a plus, although it isn't the only factor that plays into applying for a job. personality, likability, experience, and other things also factor in. but if you were just a nice person with a great personality that was competing against a decently nice person with a decent personality and a 4 year degree from some school, i'm almost positive that they would be offered the job before you.

Q: Why is college education going to be so expensive?
My husband and I have been saving for both of our boys. We put away around $250.00 for them every month. I decided to calculate [using an online banking tool] how much we should be saving thinking we're probably on the safe side. I was very wrong. The financial planner said we should be putting away $700.00 [!] a month if we would like them to be able to continue on to a four year public college. I just couldn't believe it. How much are you saving for your child's college fund? I'm beginning to think we're going to be in a heck of a lot of debt when the time comes. I'm sure we'll gradually increase our payments but I'm really worried now! What are your plans for your children's college education? Do you have any tips on good investing tips to create larger college funds? Why does the cost of college education keep rising? Does it honestly cost 131,330.00 for a child to attend and get a good education?

A: you are doing fine something is better than nothing. You will be able to help them but they will have to work and or get student loans. I know you are trying to avoid that but education goes up everyyear or two just like everything else. They have to pay the rasies for the teachers, bulid new bulidings, etc so it cost more and more. Just do what you are doing and put more away later but don't forget to save for your retirement that, sad to say, is more important than their college. YOu don't want to be a finicial burden on them when you get older

Q: How can I fund my college education for pre-vet school?
I am a senior in high school and have a life long dream of becoming an Equine Vet. I have a 3.0 GPA, Act score of 25. I have taken dual enrollment classes with our community college beginning in the 11th grade. I was born with a heart condition and have a pacemaker. I have struggled but am not disabled. My parents are already in debt paying for my older sisters education and while they will do what they can, I know their help will be limited. My guidance counselor is no help. I have applied for scholarships but haven't heard anything. I have received several academic achievement awards while in school; I have done community volunteer service projects; I have filled out FAFSA; I've tried to be a well rounded student, but I am getting desperate. I researched scholarships, financial aid, etc., but I seem to fall between the lines. I am not sick enough to be disabled; I'm smart, but not smart enough; my parents not poor enough, but still broke; not a minority. What do I do now?

A: I'm sorry about your situation. The best thing to do would be to wait to hear back from FAFSA and fill out as many grant and scholarship applications as possible. You might get discouraged with the searching, but there are always options out there for any kind of student. Here are some sites that offer grants and scholarships: http://www.fedmoney.org/ http://www.findtuition.com/scholarships/ http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp http://www.freegovmoney.net/ http://www.educationplanner.com/education_planner/paying_article.asp?sponsor=2859&articleName=Grants_and_Scholarships http://www.studentawards.com/ http://www.college-scholarships.com/ Good luck!

Q: Should we make college education free for all US students?
If we have money to bail out big business, why can't we make college education free for state schools? We have billions to blast off into outer space in search of who the heck knows what but we don't have money to educate our society and assist with the ridiculous escalating costs of higher education. What do you think?

A: Absolutely! We can recoup the expense from benefits that won't be necessary to pay out to so many jobless. We can also cut back on space exploration. We already know people can use the money here so why blast it off into outer space?

Q: Would you sign a petition to give everyone a college education?
If it were as simple as answering this question, would you sign a petition to give everyone a college education?

A: No. Some people do not belong in college. I would, however, sign a petition to give everyone who gets a 3.0 GPA and above and has interest in going to college an education.

Q: What do you do for a living w/o a college education?
I'm sure there are people out there without a college education. If so what do you do for a living? If so how well does it pay and how well do you live?

A: Join the military.hahahahahahahahahahaha. Im in the Army by the way.

Q: What is the best way to save for my childrens college education.?
I have a 1 year old and an infant on the way. I want to plan for their college education and put money away.

A: You're so smart to start now. I did the same thing - my daughter is 18 now - and I still have a bit of a shortfall. (Colleges are expensive!) Anyway - check into 529 plans. You may get a tax break if you invest in your state's plan - but other states' plans may have other benefits. The money goes in post-tax and grows tax free. As long as the money is withdrawn for educational expenses, there's no tax on the earnings either. Something I also did was have money automatically deducted each month from my checking account - and put into my daughter's 529 fund. I didn't really miss the money because I never really had a chance to see it. Good luck!