Education is important.  It allows us to pursue our passions and to master new subjects.  We can learn from relationships, experiences, workshops, seminars, formal education, books, websites, and numerous other sources.  Often, in order to enter a new vocation, we must have a college degree.  A college education is not mandatory to be successful in life, but some careers require a degree.

As a student gets ready for college, the question of cost quickly moves to the forefront.  College is expensive.  According College Data. com, “the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2014–2015 school year was $31,231 at private colleges, $9,139 for state residents at public colleges, and $22,958 for out-of-state residents attending public universities.”  This is a significant investment.

The costs can become even greater if a student changes majors or stays in school longer than is required.  Often terms like a “Victory Lap” or “Cramming four years into five” are used to explain why a student was in college longer than the anticipated amount of time.  Sometimes there are good reasons and unexpected developments that can cause such an increase.  But, changing majors increases the cost and each new class adds to the expense.

Often this additional time and expense could have been avoided by proper preparation and planning.  Going to college in order to develop yourself is better than going to school to find yourself.  One of the many benefits of the Birkman Method® is that it provides a JOB FAMILIES / JOB TITLES section that helps a student see which occupations best match their interests and needs.  Additionally, the report features individual sections on needs and interests.  This information can assist a student and their family to make an informed decision about the need for pursuing further education and what kind of education should be chosen.  Compared to $31,000, $22,000, or even $9,000, investment in a Birkman® Report is a real bargain. Click here to learn more.

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