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Trade school is a great option that in many cases. Many fields have high rates of job security and even net earnings that are nearly equal to a college graduate in certain fields.
How many colleges & universities do you think are in Ohio? 25, 50, 100, or over 100?
There are 126 colleges & universities in Ohio.
1 million. A high school graduate earns on average 1 million dollars LESS compared to a 4-year college graduate.
What is the average ACT score?
The average ACT score is 20.8. Getting a score over 27 makes you a more eligible candidate for scholarships or getting into elite schools. Your GPA and ACT/SAT both are important. Students interested in college should aim for above a 3.0 GPA and an above-average ACT/SAT score. Each university has different expectations for GPA and SAT/ACT scores. View their website to assess what you should be aiming for.
When you finish you Bachelor's Degree in college, that means you studied for how many years? 2, 4, or 6?
A Bachelor's Degree is 4 years of college.
Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States? Yes or No?
No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States. But, you need to be a U.S. citizen to receive money from the U.S. government to help you pay for college.
How much more likely are you to be unemployed with a high school degree compared to a college degree?
The rates of unemployment are twice as high for those with a high school degree and no additional training/education compared to a college degree. This does not mean you must go to college to make a good living or experience job security. If college is not an interest for you, becoming skilled in a needed trade creates job security and higher pay/lifetime earnings.
What is "financial aid?"
Financial aid is money you may receive from the government to help you pay for college.
If you graduate from high school in Ohio, are you allowed to go to college in another state? Yes or No?
Yes, you can attend college in any of the 50 states as long as a college in that state accepts you as a student.