College Myth Analysis

Most of the time when the word "college" to the mind of most freshman in the United States think to themselves "Ohhhh no college isn't for me it's for "smart" kids and the kids that can read codes on a computer and find a virus and destroy it". After reading Scott Anderson's "Dear 9th Graders" I have learned that all the myths about applying for college do not have any business to be in our brains as a freshman. As a freshman all we should worry about right now is our grades and enjoying the time that we have in highschool because you only live once.

In the article Our Crazy College Crossroads, Frank Bruni, addresses the topic of rejection involving students who are applying to colleges by using pathos to connect to his readers on the topic. The author appeals to his readers by uprooting the idea of rejection and worth that are commonly felt by students who are rejected from their top school. He does this through the use of metaphor, rhetorical questions and aggressive statements. Bruni attacks many opposing views such as of Malcolm Gladwell by criticizing the science behind his an argument. Bruni also points out the difference between those who get in to Ivy League colleges and those who don’t. He does this by presenting the means that some individuals lack such as financial support,

Eric Hoover, in “What Colleges Want in an Applicant (Everything)” explains that the college admissions process is very problematic. Many feel the process isn’t fair, focusing too much on testing, financial concerns, alumni status, and other factors that don’t show the type of person each student really is. In fact, several universities, such as Olin’s College of Engineering, have attempted to improve the problem, but for some it seems nearly impossible, or perhaps unnecessary. The hope is to make changes in higher, Ivy League colleges in order to disperse changes beyond.

In the news article, “The Biggest Misconception About Today’s College Students” I am not really shocked, but there was some information that made me feel sad. It gave me a new perspective on college. When Mellow talks about peoples perception on college, I agree because I know that college is sometimes perceived differently by people and it is not what I may think. Right now I do not see the full picture because I only see what is the best school for me to attend. I will soon understand more on this topic when I go to college and may feel similar feelings.

Ever since you were little, your parents have been talking about this wonderful thing called college. They told you that you have to go there to get an education before you can get a good job. Many kids have dreamed of going to college, and being able to get the job of their dreams. By putting in hard work and dedication to good grades in high school, you had high hopes that you would be able to get into an Ivy League school. The American dream of being able to go to college to get a degree is sliding away from many people due to rising costs. With increasing tuition prices and job loss, the college dream is slowly and surely slipping away from many students and their families.

Once my senior year started, it seemed as if all I heard was “College this, college that”, because of all of this discussion I was second guessing even going to college as a whole. From taking SATs, ACTs, and planning prom, college for me was the least of my worries. Fast forwarding to November where college applications are due, I still have no clue on what college I am going to attend. All of the California State Universities applications closed November thirty-first, while the out-of-state schools did not close until the top of the following

As college quickly approaches the class of 2016, we all basically have to get our lives together. However the constant uprising of price for colleges have made it that much harder to even think about college. Most of us have been limited to in state colleges which is not a poor choice considering we live in California but that's a burden to people who live in a state such as Rhode Island. Another barricade that has been put up for some of us is maybe having to go to a community college, which to most may consider you a laughing stock of your class. There is nothing wrong with community college or a in state school but it's the fact that now we are limited to choices just because universities or out of state schools require so much more cash

Common Ground: Getting into college is a dream of almost every high school graduate, but many young adults have financial problems and cannot enroll into colleges or universities.

Caroline Kerr English 100 Mira Costa Community College April 2, 2015 Argumentative Essay In 2014, graduating college students debt on average increased by 25% — in 2008 going from $23,450 to $29,400; in 2004 only 900,000 students graduated in debt, in 2008 1.1 million students graduated from debt and in 2012 1.3 million students had gradated from a four year in college loans and debt (71% of all students). An even scarier statistic is that just from public schools in the United States over 65% of gradients had student loans as of 2012. The worst thing about this is that students who received Pell Grants (families that on average earn less that $40,00 per household) were more likely to have student loans, in fact 88% of Pell Grant students

There is a stigma that surrounds college. I absolutely detest the statement that college is not for everyone. College is not about the struggles of the tedious work or the sports that are offered, the food, nor the housing. College is primarily about the education and networking. Putting in the effort and the time is all one has to do to be a success. I truly believe that statement as I used the mantra throughout my educational career. Once I attended Philadelphia Military Academy my ideals and values have changed. Attending Philadelphia Military Academy kept me disciplined and grounded. Going to a high school where physical training, marching, and saluting is required I have acquired respect for the order placed in my life. I am now at a

I am a first-generation college student. My parents never got passed high school. They were both faced with hardship and had no choice but to get a job to deal with the responsibilities of home. My dad left India at the age of 16 to build a better life for himself and my mom in America. In my household, education has always been a priority. Since my parents have felt firsthand how life is like without a degree, they made it their mission to ingrain in us a value for education like no other. However, there have been many situations in which I have found myself lost and looking for answers about college. Sadly, by being a first-generation student, my parents could not help me. Not only could they not help me, but being the first to attend college

Furthermore, If colleges create less strict admission requirements for students, it will greatly benefit those who want to apply. Many young adults have aspirations to get into the college of their dreams. Many would like to get into great schools such as University of Georgia, Howard University, and Harvard University. However, strict admission requirements are preventing them from reaching those dreams. A report finalized by the Admission team at Howard University found that their acceptance was the lowest as compared to the other colleges in 2009. (Bruni 21). This meant that out of all the applications they receive, only about 30% of those students are accepted. Many of those students that were denied were not given a second chance to reapply

As a freshman in high school I didn't care much about my future and I never thought about going to college. I don't know why I thought this way but I was very wrong. My freshman year I failed myself, and believe me when i say I've learned my lesson. I cannot change what I did in the past with my grades but I can change how I do with them now and in my future. My failure from the past has affected my GPA and how colleges look at me, they might see me as a joke but I assure you I am not. I have what it takes to be in college and succeed just as a straight A student. It has taken me 3 years to figure out how much I need to get my grades up to get into a nice college. I know I don't look like a good candidate but I can prove you wrong. I never

As many as one in three first-year students won't make it back for sophomore year. It just so happened that I followed that statistic. Growing up in a very strict household and attending private Catholic school; I was ready to spread my wings and fly. I was looking forward to that independence, my own rules and living on my own. I was excited to get started on my college journey. In my mind, I was about to live the dream. I would have my own place to live, no rules, and get to hang out with friends! Oh, and College too. I wasn’t prepared to be so distracted by friends, parties, and doing whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Unfortunately, late night partying, skipping classes, waking up late and putting my studies on the back burner took effect on my life. I wasted money on my parent’s dime and then my dad put all that to a quick halt. Young adults flunk out of college for many reasons their first year.

Many high school students succeed with a little leniency through their four years. The transfer from high school to college becomes overwhelming and a struggle for some. For students do not comprehend the importance of changing more than their location during the transition. A student must be psychologically, physically, and emotionally mature to pursue college and not venture into a point of no return. Dropping out of college makes the outlook of the conversion difficult to acquire. Individuals should take their time on deciding which college and/or university is the best match for them. There are various reasons that cause persons not to prosper. Issues that individuals may come upon might leave a lifelong scar. Matters such as these