Recently, I have heard that Americans are losing faith in the higher education system. I believe it depends upon how you look at it and how you define higher education. Many colleges are struggling with declining enrollment and this is caused by many factors. One of the main factors of declining enrollment is that there are actually fewer people to go to college (www.chronicle.com). Another factor that greatly impacts the public's opinion on higher education is the confusion of what college actually means. The general public commonly refers to college as a four-year institution. However, the definition of college is, “any education beyond high school that results in an earned credential such as a certificate, associates degree, bachelor’s degree, and beyond.” Therefore, college includes technical colleges, community colleges, and any certificate program. One of my ultimate goals is to help the community understand what is meant by the word “college.”
We have all heard that college is expensive. The New America’s annual survey on higher education showed that four in five Americans think the cost of college is the biggest factor that blocks any individual from enrolling. About two out of five Democrats (39 percent) and Republicans (42 percent) think that Americans can cover the cost of college with only grants and student loans (www.chronicle.com). It is my belief that the cost of college shouldn’t hold anybody back from enrolling but you have to be strategic when shopping around for a college. If you would like help searching for the right fit, reach out to me today at info@atozeducationalconsulting.com or 612-.735.1261.
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