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To go or not to go?  That is the question.  Recently I made a list of my closest high school and college friends who I keep in touch with regularly.  On this list I categorized everyone by their formal education to compare how their training compares to mine, just a few years out of college.  Surprisingly, more than 70% of my friends are either currently in graduate school, or have recently graduated with a Master’s degree.  Some took to the web and got their MBA online. Does this mean I have really smart friends, or that a Master’s degree is the new undergrad?  Not necessarily.  But, what this list does tell me is that most of my friends have made the decision to go, which means many of you are probably considering the same.  So I have broken down the basic pros and cons to figure out if going to graduate school is the right thing for you. (more…)

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The state of Tennessee, where I live, is ranked number 47 out of 50 (that’s 3rd worst in the country) for college graduation rates.  Only 45% of Tennessee freshman end up graduating within 6 years.  Based on this data we could discuss who is responsible for the failure of so many students, why they are dropping out so frequently, how we could increase retention rates, or what role the economy is playing in all this.  But, I want to focus on the long-term effects of not finishing school, especially how a college degree effects your career.

Three Reasons Why You Should Finish College

1. Your Brain – education is a priority for a reason.  If you didn’t go to school you would lack the basic skills you need to survive at any job.  Your brain needs a challenge and you (more…)