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The goal of “College is Real” is to have as many college-potential students as possible in the Richmond High School soccer program maximize their opportunities for attending college and gain admission to college.
CIR's goal is to have as many college-potential students as possible in the Richmond High School soccer program maximize their opportunities for attending college and gain admission to college. There are approximately 70-80 students in the program who participate on, or provide support to, the boys and girls soccer teams including boys' freshmen, junior varsity and varsity soccer teams and the girls' teams. The students in the programs are distributed over the four grades from freshmen to seniors, with a higher percentage of freshmen and sophomores and with about 10-15 students each year being seniors. Currently one to two graduating seniors gain acceptance to, and attend, a four-year college after graduating. Another 3-5 seniors attend a junior college after graduating. CIR's long-term goal is to have at least 50% of the graduating seniors in the program attend a four-year college.
If you go to college, you'll gain information and skills that you'll use for the rest of your life, no matter what career you chose. College will enable you to:
Expand your knowledge and skills Express your thoughts clearly in speech and in writing Grasp abstract concepts and theories Increase your understanding of the world and your community What This Means for You The benefits above may sound great on their own, but college also has some very practical benefits:
More Job Opportunities The world is changing rapidly. More and more jobs require education beyond high school. College graduates have more jobs to choose from than those who don't pursue education beyond high school.
Earn More Money A person who goes to college usually earns more than a person who doesn't. According to the US Census Bureau, on average, someone with a Bachelor's Degree earns $51,206—almost double the $27,915 earned annually by someone with only a high school diploma.
Why Not Go to College? Many students are unsure about going to college, for many reasons. Below are five we've heard before, and why they don't hold water.
1. "I Can't Afford It." Most students get financial aid to help pay for college, and most aid is based on need. This means that the less money you have, the more aid you might get.
2. "Nobody in My Family Has Ever Gone." Being first can be hard. For instance, you may have to explain to the family why college is important to you. On the other hand, being first is likely to be a source of pride, for you and for your family.
3. " I Don't Know What I Want to Do with My Life." Join the crowd. Thousands of college freshmen haven't decided on a major or on a career. College gives you the opportunity to learn more about what's out there. You'll be exposed to a variety of academic subjec
