According to CNBC, reporter Annie Nova, "Location is the most common major reason students choose a school, with 28 percent of respondents listing it as such. Fitting in and a students school reputation was a deciding factor for another 20 percent, while 19 percent said they landed at their school because they believed it would lead to a good job or career. Another 5 percent chose their college because they received financial aid or scholarships." None of these statistics had anything to do with the financial part of school. High school always talks about the advantages college has, but do they tell you how expensive it can get? Not only do students need to realize how much college is going to cost, but parents need to also. "A college education is among the biggest financial investments a person will make in his or her lifetime, said Brandon Busteed, executive director of Gallup's education division." (Nova). Students make bad decisions most of the time choosing a more expensive college. One year down the road, you will already be in
According to CNBC, reporter Annie Nova, "Location is the most common major reason students choose a school, with 28 percent of respondents listing it as such. Fitting in and a students school reputation was a deciding factor for another 20 percent, while 19 percent said they landed at their school because they believed it would lead to a good job or career. Another 5 percent chose their college because they received financial aid or scholarships." None of these statistics had anything to do with the financial part of school. High school always talks about the advantages college has, but do they tell you how expensive it can get? Not only do students need to realize how much college is going to cost, but parents need to also. "A college education is among the biggest financial investments a person will make in his or her lifetime, said Brandon Busteed, executive director of Gallup's education division." (Nova). Students make bad decisions most of the time choosing a more expensive college. One year down the road, you will already be in