Emily Wilson

College is the
right option for
me.

About the Author

Emily Wilson is an 11th grader
at Hackettstown High School.
She was born if Great Meadows
in New Jersey and moved to
Hackettstown about 7 years
ago. She wants to go to college
at the College of Charleston in
South Carolina.

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A few progrAms Im Interested In:

For me, college seems like the only
route to success. I dont think Id
be able to be happy in a military
job, I cant go right out and work,
and technical schools cant get me
the training I need. Since I want to
write novels, I have to advance in
literature and English. Since I cant
get that education from any other
possible pathway, I think that
college sound like a good way to
get myself on the road to
storytelling and writing.

College of Charleston:
They have an English program that you
can major in to prepare yourself for being an
editor. Its a four year program that will help
you to learn more about the world of literature.
University of Florida:
There program will teach you all you need to
know about wildlife and exotic animals.
Whether you are going to be a zookeeper, a
wildlife researcher, or an exotic animal vet,
youll be prepared.
John Jay College of Criminal
Justice:
At this college, you can learn all about criminal
justice. You will learn about how to use the
material you get from the crime scene to find out
who your guy is!

DePaul University:
By the time you graduate, youll be able to make
your creations come to life. Whether you want to
make kids cartoons, anime, or maybe even
Disney movies, youll be the best after this
program.

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Career options with a college

degree:

What are the requirements?

-Editors

Colleges require:

-Median Pay: $35,000-$54,999

-Job Outlook: Declining
-New jobs for 2010-2020: Declining

High School Diploma or GED

Prerequisite Coursework
Standardized Aptitude Tests
Unique College Entrance Requirements

-Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist

-Median Pay: $55,000-$74,999
-Job Outlook: 0-9%
-New Jobs for 2010-2020: 1,0004,999

-Forensic Science Technician

-Median Pay: $35,000-$74,999
-Job Outlook: 0-9%
-New Jobs for 2010-2020: 0-999
-Multimedia Artists and Animators
-Median Pay: $55,000-$74,999
-Job Outlook: 0-9%
-New Jobs for 2010-2020: 1,000-4,99

What educational opportunities are available?

Well, majors can vary but a few of the ones I

found interesting are:
Art History
English
German
Dance
Marine Biology

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The advantages of college:

Disadvantages of college:

-You can get a better job if you have a degree.

-Cost

-You can have some good experiences.

-Credits cost more than community college

-Study abroad.

-You have to pay for your dorm.

-Make new friends.

-Books are about $100 each

-Learn about who you really are.

-It gives you time out of the real world.
-There are activities for everyone.
-Sports
-Clubs
-Activities

Im going to try and over come the cost by applying for scholarships and
saving money. I think that the cost is a minor inconvenience that I won't
let hold my from my dream and goal in life.