The Road2College TakeAway - Week of 4/20

HomeCurated ArticlesThe Takeaway Wk of 4/20This page may contain affiliate links.Apr 26, 2015Here’s a summary of important articles  from the past week  that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting. Why Im Not Worried About My Late Blooming Teen The R2C Takeaway:  Wouldnt it be nice if more parents thought like this mother.shes happy with her 17 year old son, even if he hasnt given college much thought yet. She thinks hes a great kid, even if he isnt doing much as compared to offspring of her Facebook friends.   Preparing For Moving Out The  R2C  Takeaway:  Sometimes moving a student out of their college space is just as complex as moving them in. Organization is the key, and figuring out whether theyre bringing their belongings home, storing them in a storage unit, or putting them elsewhere makes the transfer all the more simpler. Do Grades Matter? Depends If Youre Asking Google or Goldman Sachs The  R2C  Takeaway:  While both Google and Goldman Sachs are companies that seemingly hire top-flight applicants, their hiring practices differ dramatically. Data compiled by Goldman Sachs (and many other companies) proves that GPA is an important factor in how an employee will perform. Data compiled by Google shows that GPA will carry you only so far, thus they do not solely rely on that criteria when hiring. How the Rich Get Into Ivies: Behind the Scenes at Elite Admissions The  R2C  Takeaway:  Its no secret that being rich can get you many things those who dont have deep pockets cannot. And when it comes to getting your children, regardless of their grades, into the school of their choice, a major donation here and a major donation there prove its not what you know or who you know, but how much you have and how much youre willing to give away. Thousands of leaked emails from Sony Pictures higher ups further substantiate that adage. When to Pay For Education-Related Financial Help The  R2C  Takeaway:  The industry of helping families with financial advice related to education is booming. If you are thinking about hiring a company to help you with FAFSA and Financial Aid, finding scholarships, financial planning for college, and help with your student loans after graduation, you should first consider whether you can really afford it and whether you can get the same service (with a little investigating and leg work) for free. Why We Need the Liberal Arts More Than Ever in Todays Digital World The  R2C  Takeaway:  In his new book, CNN Fareed Zakaria defends the value of a liberal arts education, as it fosters students with skills in creativity, social, political, and psychological insight. All of these skills, in addition to STEM, are the tools necessary to anchor us within todays technological world, and to give them short shrift is wrong.    Road2College Road2College is dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. We recognize the two processes are intertwined and our goal is to educate families on all aspects of admissions and funding so they can make smarter college financial decisions. View all posts CATEGORIES Curated ArticlesNEWER POSTDorm Room Organization IdeasOLDER POSTEvaluating College As An Investment: Whats Its ROI?