Evaluating College as an Investment

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Career Planning Courses Higher Education Courses Personal Finance Courses Self-Assessment Courses Interviewing Skills Courses

Course Description

Overview

Get tips for finding your dream career, getting your college paid for (without loans!), and looking at higher education with an investor's mindset.

Syllabus

Introduction

Be smart about student debt
Why graduate debt free
Evaluating opportunity compounding costs

1. The Perfect Career for You

The importance of picking your career first
Finding your career
Excel by determining your personality
Excel by determining your strengths
Excel by determining your favorite subjects
Taking action

2. Interviewing Experts

Why you should interview experts
Requesting an interview
Conducting an interview
Shadowing
Repeating and finding your major
Time for action

3. Utilizing Scholarships

The importance of scholarships
Finding scholarships
Excel by becoming valuable
Letters of recommendation
Developing your highlight reel
Applying like it's your job
Taking action on scholarships

4. Becoming a Student Investor

College as an investment
Evaluating the investment
Additional things to consider to excel
Action steps and conclusion

Taught by

WealthFit

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