Debunking Three Popular College Myths

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From the day we enter our first classroom up to the time that we finally graduate from high school, our heads are filled with truths, half-truths, white lies, and perhaps even a tinge of deception on the topic of college. As the State University Blog states:

Going to college and earning a degree is a goal of many, but the truth is that a lot of students have no idea what they’re getting into. Young people that are the first in their family to continue on past high school often have little or no guidance in the college application and admissions process.

Here are the top three myths taken from the article from the State University Blog:

College degrees aren’t worth much

According to the State University blog, one of the biggest myths about college is that a degree isn’t all it’s cracked up to be:

Information about the disappointing job market for new college graduates has some people thinking that it’s not even worth it to go to college anymore. Studies show that college graduates typically earn more than people with a high school diploma, but the cost involved in earning that degree is pretty important. If you stick to attending a school that you can honestly afford and avoid taking out excessive student loans, you should be okay.

SAT scores outweigh high school grades

Second on the list of myths from State University Blog is:

Your SAT score is more important than your high school grades. Although colleges do take standardized test scores into consideration, your grades and extracurricular activities also play a major role. Don’t give up hope yet – it’s still possible to get into college with a less-than-perfect SAT (or ACT) score. You can also retake the test and see if your score improves.

One thing that the blog fails to mention is that, perhaps even more important than both your SAT scores and your high school grades is your admission essay. Do your best to write an excellent admission essay that expresses why you make a great candidate for admission into the school.

College degrees guarantee success

Third on the list of myths is that college degrees guarantee success after graduation. As stated by Huffington Post:

The economic recession has exacerbated the financial challenges many low-income families already face. While a college degree continues to be a strong long-term investment, many Americans currently find themselves either unemployed or underemployed.

No matter what type of degree you may have earned from college, it will only be of worth if you apply yourself, your education, and your life experience to obtain your aspirations in life.

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