College & Career Readiness Guide

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FAQ

Should I go to college?

What type of education is best for me, college?

When should I start applying to a school?

What if I don't know what to major in?

What should I study or major in?

How do I pay for college?

Should I research schools close to home or in other states?

What I don't want I want to do as a career?

What careers fit my desired income?

Financing an Education

Powered by Sallie Mae

Private student loans for every type of student

Scholarships for students

Career training student loans

Parent loan

K-12 family education loans

Get ready to borrow

Decide how much to borrow

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College Student 

Perspectives

My College Experience

First Year Experience

College Transfer Student (the good, the bad, & the ugly)

COMMUTER STUDENT IN COLLEGE (freshman year)

Online College Experience | 3rd Year Student

8 Habits of Highly Successful Students

From 'D' Grades To 'A' Grades 

7 Daily Habits of High Performance Students

Select College

Profiles

Schools interested in participating email Dr. Thomas Maguire

Temple University: Philadelphia, PA

Automotive Training Center, Phila, PA

University of Miami: Miami, FL

Rowan University: Glassboro, NJ

University of Scranton: Scranton, PA

Cape Atlantic Comm College: Mays Landing, NJ

George Washington University, Washington, DC

N. Virginia Comm College: Annandale, VA

Lehigh University: Bethlehem, PA

University of Delaware: Newark, DE

College & Career 

Zoom/YouTube Sessions

Live college & career topics facilitated by subject matter experts. Stay connected with texts/email updates: 

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9/15/21: Topic TBA

10/13/21: Topic TBA

11/18/21: Topic TBA

12/15/21: Topic TBA

College & Career 

Readiness Certification

The College & Career Readiness Certification is powered by Higher Education Assist. It is a series of detailed modules and worksheets for both student and parent/guardian to complete. Each module contains information that will impact immediate and future decisions. Accountability and communication is key for both student and parent/guardian. Each module is supported with an video introduction. Upon completion, Higher Education Assist will review, provide comments and issue a certification.  Cost $150.  For more information contact Dr. Thomas Maguire, tm@higheredassist.com.

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Modules:

Goals and interest: Find My Path

College Exploration

Best Practices in Financing an Education

Roadmap

Mentor Program

Individual or Group

Dr. Thomas Maguire believes that everyone has an uptapped potential and hosts virtual mentorship sessions for individuals and groups interested in career and education guidance, assistance, direction or other. Cost $95/individual, $250 for a group of three. All sessions are one hour. Participants are expected to engage and collaborate. For more information contact Dr. Thomas Maguire, tm@higheredassist.com.

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Careers

By Industry

BUSINESS

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Top 10 Jobs For BUSINESS Majors!! (High Paying!)

How to Franchise a Business

Project Manager (Careers in Business, IT & Finance)

Day In The Life of a Marketing Manager

Highest Paying Finance Jobs

Cost To Be A Real Estate Agent

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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Live Discussion - Becoming an Agent

What It's Like To Be A Crime Scene Investigator

What's the Day to Day life of a Detective

Interview With a U.S. MARSHAL

A Day in the Life of a Correctional Officer

Day in the Life of a Cop

What it Takes to Be a Pathologist

Court Reporter - Front Row Seat

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TRADES

Tourism/Hospitality Careers 

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A Day in the Life of a Royal Caribbean Hotel Director

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TRAVEL AGENT

How To Become a CRUISE DIRECTOR

A Day in The Life as an Airline Pilot 

General Manager of Marriott Resort & Spa

A Day in the Life of a Flight Attendant

What it's Like to be a Line Cook at a Top-Rated NYC Restaurant

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EDUCATION

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIRST YEAR TEACHER

Daily Life of a Professor

A Morning in the Life of an Elementary School Principal

Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer

A Day in the Life: School Counselor

A day in the life of a Special Education teacher

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SPORTS

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Day in the Life: Aaron Judge | New York Yankees

A Day in the Life of a Professional Groundskeeper

Beyond the Score: Life of an Umpire

How to get a Job in Sports Photography or Videography

A Week in the Life of ESPN Broadcaster

Day In The Life NBA Equipment Manager

Job Shadowing a Sports Marketing Expert 

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HEALTHCARE

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Day in the Life - Orthopedic Surgeon

Day in the life of a Nurse 

Day in the Life of a Plastic Surgeon

A Day in the Life of a Pharmacist

 Day In The Life Of A Dentist

Day in the Life of an Optometrist

Day in the Life of an OBGYN

A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist

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