College Prep Coach

Students,

Please pay attention to this. From the article..., "71% [of leaders] say they’d rather hire a less experienced candidate with AI skills than a more experienced candidate without them."

That's pretty clear to me...

AI may not replace you, but someone who uses it can — here's the No.1 skill you need to stay relevant In this era of artificial intelligence, it has become increasingly important to learn how to use AI tools. Here is one tool you can start learning today.

Please remember, college is not the only option, and if attending a college based solely on popular belief and incurring debt while doing so in an effort to get a decent paying job, there are many other paths.

The highest-paying in-demand jobs that don't require a degree, according to new research Demand for skilled tradespeople is expected to increase over the next decade and remain high in the U.S., McKinsey & Co. reports.

As College Prep Coach nears the launch of its new website, its updated approach to the application/decision process which will include conversations on the topic which we believe do not get discussed nearly enough, namely the "what and why" of college, please let the following article serve as a hint of the types of conversations we will be bringing to you.

America’s elite universities are bloated, complacent and illiberal To keep its competitive edge the Ivy League will have to change

Happy National Decision Day seniors! Families, though simplistic, the four parts to this article will get you headed in the right direction. Word to the wise, focus on #1, jump to #3, then to #4, then if need be return to #1 and process the decision tree over and over until it feels right. This is not where you want a knee-jerk reaction followed by the statement, "we'll figure out the finances later." The author is correct, if the first year is a struggle, years 2-4 can be tough.

Congratulations on your successes and good luck!

4 strategies for avoiding taking on too much student debt in college On College Decision Day, one key consideration should be picking a school that doesn't require acquiring too much student debt, experts say.