College Decisions by Brad Moorer
The time to make some big choices for seniors is fast approaching. A decision that could set up the rest of their lives, that decision whether or not they head off to college. Many have chosen to attend college with decision day fast approaching, and by the publishing of this article it will mark the end of another week of deliberation amongst many seniors. Many are still undecided, but there are some that have decided, and have chosen their majors. With many choices on the table for seniors, local colleges seem to be the frontrunner for enrollment in the area.
The most ‘local’ one would have to be Hope college, located just north of Saugatuck in Holland. It is a great option for those wanting to save costs by living at home or staying close at the very least. Hope has been ranked the 100th best liberal arts college in the nation. Which doesn’t seem as impressive until you compare the competitiveness of this competition, having to compete with Division One programs and still ranking within the top one hundred is still very impressive. The average cost for four years is around one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), so while expensive for tuition, there are areas that can account for some savings such as if you live in the area and can save on room and board.
Another common option seems to be Grand Rapids Community College, or GRCC. Which is a great option for those worried about tuition costs of other institutions. This path has led to many successful lives and careers and has been underrated by the majority of prospective applicants. Established in 1914, it was Michigan's first community college, predating even the first world war. As a whole there is something to be said about this path as an option for everyone interested in going to school anywhere. It could save you thousands of dollars to get the same education you could get at the premier institution.
As many narrow down their choices, the options become slimmer and slimmer. The one university or institution that you choose at the end of the day, does not dictate what you choose to make of it. When it’s all said and done, you will get out what you put in.
The most ‘local’ one would have to be Hope college, located just north of Saugatuck in Holland. It is a great option for those wanting to save costs by living at home or staying close at the very least. Hope has been ranked the 100th best liberal arts college in the nation. Which doesn’t seem as impressive until you compare the competitiveness of this competition, having to compete with Division One programs and still ranking within the top one hundred is still very impressive. The average cost for four years is around one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), so while expensive for tuition, there are areas that can account for some savings such as if you live in the area and can save on room and board.
Another common option seems to be Grand Rapids Community College, or GRCC. Which is a great option for those worried about tuition costs of other institutions. This path has led to many successful lives and careers and has been underrated by the majority of prospective applicants. Established in 1914, it was Michigan's first community college, predating even the first world war. As a whole there is something to be said about this path as an option for everyone interested in going to school anywhere. It could save you thousands of dollars to get the same education you could get at the premier institution.
As many narrow down their choices, the options become slimmer and slimmer. The one university or institution that you choose at the end of the day, does not dictate what you choose to make of it. When it’s all said and done, you will get out what you put in.