[corndog23]

Unfortunately, now is the time when students and parents start to realize the imporance of attending college. It's usually around the soph/jr year when everyone wakes up and takes notice. By that time, it's usually too late to make any major changes, but any attempt is a positive step.

As someone who's worked with college admissions there are 3 ways to get money for college:
1- be poor. There are several pell and other federal/state grants (KTG) that can get your college paid for plus get you a refund for living expenses. DOWNFALL - you have to attend a cheap college. No private ones. Downfall #2 - if your parents make any money at all, your grants are in jeopardy. AND if YOU work through school they can DEDUCT your income from your aid package. Now how are we to motivate people to work when the gov DEDUCTS the money they earned from college money? Bizzare!

2- be an athlete - if you are a good athlete and the coaches think you can stay eligible you're good to go.

3- be SMART - this is the most likely route for any one. Get good grades, study hard and be prepared. TAKE THE ACT starting in the 8th or 9th grade year!! If you don't do well take a study course!! An ACT of 18 will get you into college, but if you would like a full academic ride, you need a 27 or better at most schools. Especially private ones where scholarships are in high demand.

Hope this clears it up. Academics are where it is! I personally would like to invite all SCHS and LCHS (on state take over) students who can make the grade to transfer to one of our 2 GREAT schools! :1: (Not trying to make anyone mad here! Just putting it out there!) :Thumbs:

congratulations on offending the corndog... just to let you, and everyone else know, sheldon clark has some fine educators. I went there for 4 years, and guess what, my ACT was a 30..my JUNIOR year. you can talk about how far behind they are all you want, but it is NOT the teachers fault. its the kids who REFUSE to apply themselves. all you have to do is WANT to succeed and you will...please, refrain from talkin about schools and educators which you yourself know nothing about....