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Inquiry Project English 1102
Inquiry Project English 1102
Introduction
Parents having difficulty picking school Pricing, education, environment, test scores
Facts
First generation students usually come from working class families Some have parents who support their plans for higher education; others are under family pressure to enter the workforce right after high school Delay attending full-time/work while in school
Feelings
Excitement and anxiety Responsibility: payment and returning home
Difficulty in Choosing
Parents want their children to have the best education possible Public schools are the most common Charter schools are a form of public school First generation students typically do not have a choice
Pricing
First generation students are typically not as set as other students May not be able to afford catholic/private schools due to high loans Debate over if private/catholic pricing is worth it Education received
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http://ucae.uncc.edu/best
Sources
http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/selfhelp-brochures/adjustment-to-college-life/firstgeneration-college-students/ http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidanc e/prepare/first-generation
http://ucae.uncc.edu/best
Sources
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/02/ususa-education-catholicidUSBRE9410PN20130502 http://www.greatschools.org/find-aschool/defining-your-ideal/1173-comparingprivate-public-school-test-scores.gs https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/ http://theweek.com/article/index/244142/isprivate-school-worth-it