Is it worth the large price tag? University of La Verne Alumni, Mark Hanke advised me to “go to college, no matter the cost, because whatever job you get into with that degree will pay off the bills eventually.” Tony Brummel of Victory Records reasons that employers are searching for more work ethic than education and it cannot be taught in a classroom. The problem is that is only applicable to scenes like business or entrepreneurship. CareerCasts.com top 10 list of highest paying jobs features careers all requiring some sort of degree or residency course, something that you cannot attain from general work experience. My life as an anesthesiologist requires an extra 8 years after college to get trained and certified. Sure, that is a lot to have a lot on a plate, but in the end, I could earn a median annual salary of $351,328 (source: …show more content…
The most common reason for not attending college is because of the many economical sacrifices that have to be made; there is no way to sugarcoat it. I am looking into the University of San Diego (UCSD), and in order to be admitted, you must fulfill the following: “A-G” courses, 3.0 or higher GPA, and SAT or ACT test scores. These requirements can be taken care of with iPoly’s UC-approved standards and my own tenacity; a 3.0 and a 1800 SAT score sounds like a piece of cake, but it’s unlike me to settle for anything under my absolute effort. Secondary to sheer numbers is the search for student diversity. UCSD seeks students with unique backgrounds and high achievements. I can depend on extra-curriculars to set me apart from others like clubs, part-time jobs, and service work. In the next 2 years, proactivity is something I would like to achieve, so finding time outside “iProcrastinate” High School will be a challenge along with maintaining superb