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We have made up a blogger that will be a very useful and accesible tool to help you learn more about the college application process, financial aid resources, and a place where you could communicate with each other or us about any doubts or concerns you may have.

A WEBSITE BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS!!

Did you know that…

You’re the future and you’re special!!!

Starting Salaries :When you go to college

When you do not go to college

Salaries are significantly lower.

The big payback:

"The competitive advantage is yours if you choose to graduate from college. Experts who have researched the performance and job success of college graduates have concluded that, nationwide, college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn 74 percent more per year than those who only complete high school. In fact, those whose education stops with a high school diploma may see their real wages decline over time.”- UNT

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How could I get more information?

The guidance office at your school is an excellent resource for gaining more information on financial aid, prospective colleges, essay writing help, and SAT registration dates.

If not you could look up the blog that we will be inviting you too to gain more access on some helpful websites.

But first…

The Essay is Crucial

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/

The link above provides helpful tips on how to write a successful college admissions essay

Also, Remember be true to who you are and where you came from in the essay. It is your drive to want to better yourself that impresses those who read your essay.

Take this with you…

“The purpose of primary education is the development of your weak characteristics; the purpose of university education, the development of your strong."  ~Nevin Fenneman

“Don't live down to expectations.  Go out there and do something remarkable".  ~Wendy Wasserstein

“A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad."  ~Theodore Roosevelt

Thank you…

We really hope you have came to the realization that you do deserve to go to college and that not only could you benefit from a university education, but most importantly a university could benefit from someone like you.

Here is the link to our blog. Please comment and respond to it and take advantage of the useful resources provided that could you help you with your college application process.

http://heningerhscollegeprep.blogspot.com/

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