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Page 14 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 2-March 8, 2023 6 DAY FORECAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S For Up To The Minute Rutherford County Weather Go To rutherfordweekly.com 69 48 TUES MARCH 7 PARTLY CLOUDY THUR MARCH 2 71 45 FRI MARCH 3 SAT MARCH 4 64 38 SUN MARCH 5 60 35 62 43 MON MARCH 6 SHOWERS THUNDERSTORMS SUNNY SUNNY MOSTLY SUNNY 77 59 ©Community First Media Community First Media www.duffi escopier.com www.duffi escopier.com 828-245-5116 828-245-5116 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 50 YEARS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 50 YEARS SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT SERVICE PRINTED MATERIALS 671 Oak St., Forest City, NC 28043 BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! Black & White & Color Copies Many Sizes Low Cost Per Copy CALL US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE CALL US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE Answers to Word Search College requires a signifi cant commitment of time and money. High school seniors are expected to have an idea of what they want to do with the rest of their lives and then fi nd schools that can help them achieve their career goals. By the time many high school students reach their junior year, colleges have undoubtedly already sent them brochures highlighting their programs. Applying to college is much simpler than it once was, thanks in part to various softwares that centralize and streamline applications. But the application process can still be complex and even expensive. To simplify the process and reduce costs, students will eventually need to decide which schools to apply to. The following strategies can help students narrow down their lists. • Employ the "match," "reach" and "safety" formula. A match school is one you're likely to get into. A reach school is one that is more selective and could be a bit of stretch for acceptance. A safety school is one that's likely a guaranteed acceptance. A well-rounded college list includes a mix of these types of schools. College application fees range from $20 to $90, so set a reasonable limit for applications. Choosing around three to four matches, two safeties and at least one reach is a good cut-off. • Decide where you "don't" want to go. Turn the criteria around and narrow down prospects by what doesn't appeal to you. Maybe you don't like the hot weather, so certain southern schools may be out. If you do not like large lecture halls, maybe schools with a huge student population and large classes can be eliminated. Weed out what you don't like to help narrow your options. • Consider cost. Before applying to schools, thoroughly research all costs. According to CreditKarma, in 2022 the average tuition at public colleges in the United States was $10,577 per year, while private college tuition cost $33,230. Additional costs include room and board, meal plans, books, and any technology or additional fees. Discuss these costs with your family. Compare them to what the expected family contribution will be, and approximately how much aid money can be expected from each school (this information is typically included on the school's website or through college comparison tools). Cost alone could weed out many options. • Course of study is a major consideration. Eliminate any school that doesn't offer your intended major. Eliminate schools that do not offer the courses you desire. • Rate the campus. Visit as many schools as you can in person. A school that looks one way on the internet may not come across the same when you schedule a tour and see the facilities up close. First-hand impressions are important considering this is where you'll be spending time for the next four years. How students can narrow college lists When narrowing down colleges, some additional considerations are distance from home, campus life, potential internship opportunities, and other criteria that is important to you. SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE o n l i n e o n l i n e Visit Visit rutherfordweekly.com rutherfordweekly.com click on click on "subscribe to our weekly digital edition" "subscribe to our weekly digital edition" Online Subscription Online Subscription is FREE! is FREE! Be notifi ed via email Be notifi ed via email of new of new publications! publications! Online Version Same As The Printed Copy! RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM