The question for students graduating high school is: what is the next step? For some students the next stage of life is college and for some the next step may be work.
A recent survey of 16 Anoka-Ramsey Community College students, 56.3 percent of them went to school directly out of high school. Also, 25.0 percent of those surveyed didn’t go directly to college out of high school, while the other 18.6 percent are talking PSEO classes through their high school.
The survey also showed that of the 16 students currently attending ARCC, only 50.0 percent of them knew their major. One could argue that if a student doesn’t know their major that they would be wasting money. On the other side though, students in college usually have to take two years of general classes before they start taking classes for their major; meaning in the two years of general classes the student has time to decide on a major.
The opinions of the students surveyed a majority 62.5 percent thought it is a better idea to go to college directly after graduating high school. Although 25.0 percent thought it would be best to take a year off and 12.5 percent doesn’t think it matters at all.
Chad Jameson, a graduate of Centennial High School, stated, “I took a year off because I didn’t know what school I wanted to attend. I know I want to major in but I couldn’t seem to find a school I felt comfortable with at the time.” Jameson is currently working at Splatball to save money for school and plans on attending St. Cloud State University next to major in business.
Whether a high school student wants to attend college the year following high school or not, they must make sure that the choice is in their best interest.
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Great Story Joe! I agree, students should make their decision based on what's best for them. Everyone's different so everyone's decision will be different. Great job!
ReplyDeleteNice job! I thought the results were interesting, especially that just over 50% of students actually went directly to college from high school. I like how you used percentages rather than a number of students, like I did, because percentages are easier to visualize.
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
great research! It seems like these days there is a lot more to choose from when it comes to degrees, so for a high schooler to know what they want to do right off the bat, and to stick with it... is pretty unheard of these days!
ReplyDeleteReally good story, I liked how comprehendable it was, when it came to your poll numbers.
ReplyDeleteGreat story. I liked your survey, it's a very interesting question. It was easy to understand also.
ReplyDeleteGreat story! I agree, many students really need to take a step back and look at what's in their best interest when deciding a school, or going straight to work. Not only that, they need to focus on what their interested in and what they're most talented at. Also, I enjoyed the alternative lead, good work!
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