Thursday, January 24, 2013

January Senior Thoughts


Just some late January thoughts.  Right now, students tend to be at all different places in the college admissions process.  Here are some groups:


#1        There are still a few of you who need to apply to college and there are some who might need to apply to another college or two.  It is not too late.  Please don’t wait any longer.  If you need assistance, come see me.


#2        Some of you have been accepted by the college of your choice, and you are not waiting on another school.  What now?  Please consider all financial aid opportunities.  Look at the private scholarship list.  Also, check (have your parents check) with the college and their Financial Aid Office.  It is their job to help students find money.  They are the experts.  If it is a private school, make sure you talk to them.  They have more flexibility in what they can do with their money.  You never know until you look at the possibilities.  Also, go ahead and sign up for housing.  The best housing can go quickly at some schools.  Even if you have another school in the mix, you can put a deposit down to secure the housing.  You may lose the deposit, but you could be safe to get the best housing.  Another thing students forget to do is to let the other schools know that you are not coming there.  This frees up other opportunities for other students and some of those could even be some of your classmates.

 
#3        The next group are those that have been accepted to one or some, but you may still be waiting on another.  Or you have heard from all but now are trying to make your decision.  Try your best to be patient until you have all the information such as hearing acceptance/denials from all schools and comparing all the costs.  Be in prayer for God to give you guidance.  Seek others advice such as parents, youth ministers, teachers, and myself.  Also, check private scholarship list.  Also, check (have your parents check) with the Financial Aid Office at the college to see what else you need to do on the financial side.  They are the experts!  It will all work out.  Just do the work and trust God’s lead.


Jer. 29:11….”for I know the plans I have for you…plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future”

 
Coach Thompson

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