Who Are These Students?: 5 Facts on Students of Today

Students going back to schoolMost students go to college to get a degree that will lead to a decently-paid job. While this sometimes happens, there are other times when the job isn’t paying so decent; thankfully, Income-Based Repayment lets these low-paid graduates at least keep their heads above water, and at the very least, they get to participate in a career that is set in a field that have expertise–and hopefully enjoyment–in. Right?

For the most part, yes, except for those unfortunate graduates that the economy somehow stuck in McDonalds jobs.

Who are these students? Other than motivated adults and high school graduates, what makes up the populace of students that are going to college in search of that “bigger and better” career?

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Have You Registered For The Fall Semester Yet?

bigstockphoto_Outdoor_Study_2086114The college semester is starting in two to three weeks at several of the California universities. Several other universities have already started their fall semester. Registration is impacted, full, or impossible. Has your school started? Are you still trying to find a school to enroll for? Fortunately, several campuses are still offering enrollment for students scrambling to take part in Fall 2009.

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