Complete Guide To Education Options: Honest Conversations For To Education, Career And Life Choices:

A traditional four-year college seems like the default next step for high school graduates, whether or not they have a career in mind. But with rising tuition costs, ballooning student debt, and plenty of good jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree, it's worth exploring all your options before enrolling in classes or designing your dorm room. This candid father and son conversation about real-life challenges makes it clear that young adults can succeed by going to a well-chosen college. They also can succeed by pursuing several other viable options for education and training beyond the four-year college or university. Inside you'll find... •Advice, insights, and stories about college and careers •Chapters on finding your passion, college selection, and application, paying for college, the Gap Year, Online Learning, Certifications and Apprenticeships, Self-love, mental health and social media, and more •A discussion of the importance of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion •A discussion of college in the time of COVID-19 •Guidance for students, parents, student advocates, and educators •Anecdotes, personal stories, and reflections from the authors in each chapter •Action steps at the end of each chapterA traditional four-year college seems like the default next step for high school graduates, whether or not they have a career in mind. But with rising tuition costs, ballooning student debt, and plenty of good jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree, it's worth exploring all your options before enrolling in classes or designing your dorm room. •Chapters on finding your passion, coll