Congressman
John Shimkus

September 2005

Preparing for College

Most students and parents know that education after high school provides the skills you need to succeed both professionally and personally:

Knowledge. A college education teaches you to think critically and abstractly, to express thoughts and opinions, and to weigh options and make informed decisions.
Potential. College brings a world of information to you as you explore various interests and helps you to understand the issues that connect communities, the nation, and the world.
Opportunity. Critical thinking and new technology skills are vital for success and advancement in today's workforce and increase your chances of getting a job and keeping it.
Income. With a college degree, you could make 81 percent more per year than someone with only a high school diploma, according to The College Board.
But higher education doesn't just happen. It requires careful academic and financial preparation by both students and families.

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