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How do I know that the college I apply to will help me in the future?

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Robert’s Answer

Attending college can be an amazing journey that sets the stage for your future career. However, it's crucial to be aware that not all colleges offer the same value. Some people, unfortunately, enroll in non-accredited institutions, resulting in significant student loans and a degree that doesn't hold much weight in the job market. Therefore, it's essential to thoroughly investigate the college you're considering, ensuring it holds proper accreditation.
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Jerome’s Answer

You can look at job placement rates and graduation rates online. I’d also look and see how active the alumni community is for the colleges that you are looking at.

You can also reach out to alumni from that school on LinkedIn and ask about their experience.
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Jessica’s Answer

- Like Robert recommends, definitely verify if your chosen college is REGIONALLY accredited, as this is the most respected form of accreditation. It ensures that your degree will be acknowledged by potential employers.

- Additionally, confirm that your chosen college offers the major you wish to pursue. If the college doesn't provide a major that aligns with your career goals, there's no sense in going there.

- Jerome's suggestion to investigate the school's job placement and graduation rates is also a great recommendation. Some colleges have arrangements with businesses to secure internships or jobs for their students post-graduation. To learn more about such programs, reach out to the admissions office of the college you're considering or check out their website.

Hope this helps!
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Alan’s Answer

Every experience we have can help us, but I know that's not the answer you're looking for. So let's get a little more concrete. You will have a choice of courses that might inspire interests and build skills that could open a path to a lifetime career for you. You will develop skills in critical thinking, writing, reading comprehension, public speaking, research, organization, time management and values clarification that could be applied to almost anything. You will meet people that could become friends, mentors or job connections. Students who graduate college earn, on the average, almost twice as much as those who don't. But you have some responsibility in this. You have to make good choices, of the college, of courses, of instructors, and of your own work ethic. You may sometimes have to demand that the college meet whatever reasonable need you have.

If the question has to do more with which college to attend, start researching what each potential college offers in terms of majors and courses (and scholarships), start visiting colleges and speaking to their admissions counselors, start taking surveys to help you determine what career possibilities might suit you best, start reading what other students have to say about the various colleges you might be considering. Undoubtedly, a college will help you, but how and how much is greatly up to you.
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Idillio’s Answer

The best course of action is to personally explore the Institution, its campus, and its facilities. Seize every chance to attend open houses, events, and campus tours that your College provides, allowing you to witness firsthand what's available. Roam around the facilities and campus, engage in conversations, ask questions, and interact with the students you encounter during your tour. All these experiences will help you get a genuine sense of whether you can envision yourself thriving in that environment.
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