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OMAHA AREA COLLEGE FAIR Participating colleges

College-bound students can visit with representatives from more than 120 colleges during the Omaha Area College Fair. The fair is Sunday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Sapp Fieldhouse at 60th and Dodge Streets. Admission is free.

Free parking is available in lots or garages.

The college fair is sponsored by EducationQuest Foundation in partnership with Omaha-area school counselors and the Nebraska Association of College

NEBRASKA Air National Guard of Nebraska Bellevue University Bryan College of Health Sciences Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics Central Community College-Columbus, Hastings, Grand Island Chadron State College CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology Clarkson College College of St. Mary Concordia University Creative Center, College of Art & Design Creighton University Crown College Doane University Hastings College Joseph’s College of Cosmetology La’ James International College Little Priest Tribal College Metropolitan Community College Midland University National American University Nebraska Army National Guard Nebraska Christian College Nebraska Methodist College Nebraska Wesleyan University Northeast Community College Peru State College Southeast Community College-Beatrice, Lincoln, Milford Union College University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Nebraska at Omaha, Air Force ROTC University of Nebraska at Omaha, Army ROTC University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Registrars and Admissions Officers. If you have questions about the college fair, contact Joan Jurek of EducationQuest at 888-357-6300 or visit EducationQuest.org.

Follow these tips to make the most of your college fair visit: • Visit NebraskaCollegeFairs.org to register for a bar code you can print or download and take to the fair. College reps will scan the bar code to retrieve your demographic information so you won’t have to complete their

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Air Force ROTC University of Nebraska Medical Center Wayne State College Xenon Academy York College

information cards.

• Study the list of participating colleges and determine which booths you want to visit. Arrive early so you have time to visit your top colleges.

• Prepare questions to ask the college representatives. Ask about deadlines for admission, scholarship and financial aid applications, etc.

• Attend a financial aid program to learn about types of aid and how to apply.

Wartburg College Western Iowa Tech Community College

KANSAS

Rockhurst University Stephens College Truman State University University of Central Missouri University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Missouri-St. Louis William Jewel College William Woods University

Augustana College Knox College Loyola University-Chicago

Baker University Barton Community College Benedictine College Fort Hays State University Hesston College Kansas State University Kansas Wesleyan University MidAmerica Nazarene University Northwest Kansas Technical College University of Kansas University of St. Mary Washburn University Wichita State University

INDIANA

MASSACHUSETTS

University of Tulsa

Butler University University of Notre Dame

Harvard University

SOUTH DAKOTA

MICHIGAN

IOWA

Hillsdale College

Briar Cliff College Buena Vista University Central College Coe College Cornell College Dordt College Drake University EQ School of Hair Design Graceland University Grinnell College Iowa State University Iowa Western Community College Morningside College Northwestern College Simpson College University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa Waldorf University

MINNESOTA

Augustana University Black Hills State University Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University Mount Marty College South Dakota School of Mines & Technology South Dakota State University University of Sioux Falls University of South Dakota

ARIZONA Grand Canyon University

COLORADO University of Denver University of North Colorado Connecticut U.S. Coast Guard Academy

ILLINOIS

Carlton College College of St. Benedict Gustavus Adolphus College Minnesota State University Southwest Minnesota State University St. John’s University St. Mary’s University St. Olaf College University of Minnesota-Rochester

NEW JERSEY Seton Hall University

NEW YORK Colgate University U.S. Military Academy

NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota State University

OKLAHOMA

TEXAS Texas A&M University

VIRGINIA

MISSOURI

Sweet Briar College

Columbia College Drury University Maryville University Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri Western State University Northwest Missouri State University Park University

WISCONSIN Lawrence University

WYOMING Laramie County Community College University of Wyoming

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Come one, come all Sept. 23, 1 to 4 p.m.

Sapp Fieldhouse, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge St. Admission, free SAMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPS Admission & Financial Aid • Does the school offer academic programs that meet my interests?

• What are admission requirements and deadlines?

• What is the cost of tuition, fees and room and board?

• What is the deadline for applying for financial aid?

• How do I apply for college-based scholarships?

Housing & Campus Life • What are the housing options?

• How many years are students required to live on campus?

• How would you describe the neighborhood surrounding the college?

• How safe is campus?

What security features are in place?

• What are the options for eating on campus (cafeteria, grills, sandwich shops. etc.)?

• Can freshmen bring cars to campus? What are the parking fees?

College Facts • How many students attend the school?

• What makes your college unique? Are there any campus traditions? ­— EducationQuest Foundation

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Junior year is critical time for researching colleges

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By Todd von Kampen World-Herald Correspondent

igh school juniors don’t need to settle on a college or career anytime soon, but they need to be seriously thinking about such things, counselors and college officials say.

But they need to be seriously thinking about such things, counselors and college officials say.

Juniors in Nebraska’s public high schools will be reminded of the ticking clock on April 2, 2019, when they take the ACT college-admissions exam for free as the State of Nebraska’s required assessment of their academic progress. Though parochial- and private-school juniors don’t face that requirement, most will take the ACT or SAT for the first time, if they haven’t already.

Whether or when to take the test again — and what can be done to raise their scores — will be one of many

decisions juniors face when they approach and begin their senior year.

“I consider junior year just as critical as senior year, because it really is the research year” in narrowing down one’s college choices and career possibilities, said Joan Jurek, director of college planning for the EducationQuest Foundation of Omaha.

Here’s a checklist of key matters juniors should already have in mind:

Financial strategy

Taking/retaking entrance exams

College visits

More than ever, students and their parents need a plan for how to survive the college years without straining parents’ finances or saddling students with daunting levels of debt.

John Baylor, founder of the Lincoln-based On To College test-preparation program, said he emphasizes an “11K Paves the Way” approach.

In addition to finding scholarships, students should limit their loans to $5,000 a year and make and save no less than $3,500 a year from summer and vacation jobs. Parents supporting their children can qualify for a federal American Opportunity Tax Credit of up to $2,500 a year, he said.

The ACT and the SAT are offered multiple times a year. Counselors recommend taking either test several times, since colleges will look only at a student’s best score for admissions and scholarships.

“I can tell you that 60 to 65 percent of the students improve (scores) just by taking it the second time, “ said Georgina Morse, who retired earlier this year as guidance counselor at Mercy High School in Omaha.

Juniors who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, Baylor added, can have their ACT registration fee waived once — meaning they can take the test twice for free if they’re in a public Nebraska high school.

Don’t be afraid to visit several schools large and small — and both inside and outside your state — to find the right “fit.” If you grow unhappy and decide to transfer, it usually takes more time and money to graduate. It’s best to visit, counselors say, during the regular school year when most students are on campus.

FAFSA Whether for scholarships or student loans, most parents will have to fill out the federal government’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (fafsa.ed.gov). The opening date for 2019-20 FAFSA applications will be Oct. 1, 2018, because next year’s aid eligibility now will be based on parents’ tax returns for 2017 rather than 2018.

Senior-year classes Beware the temptation to coast through your last year, warns Lina Stover, director of admissions at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Slumping senior grades might drag down GPAs far enough that even public colleges and universities may be forced to change their minds and deny admission, she said.

Dual-credit classes More high schools than ever are offering the chance to earn high school and college credits for certain classes, either through Advanced Placement classes or dual credit. Students have to pay tuition for dual-credit classes, officials say, but it’s usually cheaper than taking them on campus. Best of all, students can knock off some of their preferred college’s required “general education” courses and get their degrees sooner.

Admission and scholarship applications Deadlines for both will loom quickly once juniors become seniors in the fall. “A good thing for juniors to do, “ Stover said, “is to get a calendar and ask seniors, ‘What deadlines did you miss?’”

Admission and scholarship applications often require letters of recommendation, so juniors already should be thinking of teachers at their high school or employers and leaders in their community to ask to write letters for them, counselors said.

EducationQuest offers free tools for all aspects of the college search at www.educationquest.org, and Mercy is among area schools that give their students free access to the Naviance collegeand career-readiness program, Morse said.

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How to make applying to college less stressful

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pplying to colleges is exciting for many high school students. But that excitement is sometimes tempered by anxiety. The college application process can affect students’ lives for years to come, so it’s understandable why some teenagers might feel stressed as they apply to college.

The National Center for Educational Statistics says 69 percent of high school graduates in the United States enroll in college the fall after graduating from high school.

Many students begin applying to college before entering their senior year of high school. Students can employ various strategies to make applying to college less stressful.

Create an inventory of student experiences and awards When completing their college applications, students submit a variety of materials. In addition to students’ track records in the classroom, schools will be interested in kids’ extracurricular activities, hobbies, volunteer work and even things they do during their free time.

Parents and students can work together to develop a master list that includes information about what students have accomplished during high school. These may include involvement in certain clubs, participation in sports teams, advanced ranking in scouting programs or even a list of books read. Having this document handy will make it that much simpler to fill out college applications.

Investigate the Common Application The Common Application began as a niche program for select private liberal arts colleges, but now has grown into an organization that services more than 750 schools. The organization enables students to create an account and complete one basic form that will be accepted by all institutions who are members. The CA helps students streamline the college application process and reduce redundancy. An alert system also helps applicants manage application deadlines.

Avoid applying everywhere Some students think that applying to dozens of schools will improve their chances of being admitted. However, applicants may be wasting their time applying to schools they have no intention of attending, and that only adds to the stress of meeting deadlines. Narrow down the possibilities to a handful of favorite schools and go from there.

Use the resources at your disposal Students who have access to guidance counselors, mentors, college centers or teachers who are willing to help with the application process should use these resources wisely. In addition, iPhone and Android apps can help streamline the college application process.

Consider scholarships concurrently Some schools automatically consider applicants for scholarships, grants and work-study programs. But that’s not so with every school, so students may have to apply on their own or rely on third parties for scholarships. Fastweb is a leading online resource to find scholarships to pay for school. ­— Metro Creative Connection

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Applying to college can be stressful. Take steps to ease your worries.

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Information for students with disabilities Students with disabilities face unique considerations when planning for college.

EducationQuest and the University of 1. Understand the importance of self-advocacy Becoming a self-advocate in high school will help you succeed in college. In college, you will be responsible for identifying and requesting support services.

Parents aren’t automatically involved with your college education, and most colleges prefer working directly with the student.

As a “self-advocate” you communicate your needs with logical and positive language.

To be an effective self-advocate, you must understand your disability, know how it impacts your learning, and become comfortable with describing your disability and academicrelated needs to others. Follow these tips for becoming a selfadvocate.

Nebraska-Lincoln developed steps students should follow.

— EducationQuest

2. Explore career options Ask your school counselor or school transition specialist about career interest inventories and a vocational assessment to help you identify your career interests. Ask how your learning needs may influence these career areas.

Discuss career options with your parents, friends and people working in jobs that interest you.

Look into job shadowing, attend local career fairs and explore volunteer opportunities in your areas of interest.

Become involved in extracurricular activities.

Volunteer and paid work can teach responsibility, reliability and teamwork. A part-time job is also a good way to earn money for college.

3. Prepare for college entrance and placement exams You typically take the ACT and/ or SAT entrance exams in the spring of your junior year and again in the fall of your senior year. Go to the websites for ACT and SAT to learn how to request accommodations for the exams.

Questions to ask the college disability services coordinator:

Questions the disability services coordinator may ask you:

• What documentation must I bring to identify myself as a student with a disability entitled to reasonable accommodation?

How current must it be?

The disability services coordinator may ask you these questions. Write down your answers and review them with your IEP manager, a teacher, school counselor or parent.

• How is confidential information handled?

• Who decides if I qualify for accommodations?

• What is your disability?

• Are the accommodations I need available?

• How comfortable are you in discussing your disability with teachers?

• How much advance notice is needed to have textbooks recorded on tape?

• Is tutoring provided? What is the cost?

4. Narrow your college choices Finding a college that meets your needs will require research, campus visits and asking the right questions.

Once you narrow your college choices, meet with the disability services coordinator at each college to determine services and accommodations that may be available. This will help you decide which college best meets your needs. To prepare for that meeting, review these questions

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• Are waivers or substitutions granted to students who, because of their disabilities, cannot pass certain courses, such as foreign languages or statistics?

• Are basic skills or study skills courses offered? Are they available for credit? Can they be counted as hours toward full-time status? What is the cost?

• Is there a support group on campus for students with disabilities?

• How does it interfere with your learning?

• What are your academic strengths?

• In what areas do you have difficulty or problems?

• What accommodations will you need?

• What kind of support services have you used in high school?

• What was most helpful?

• Are you willing to work harder than other students to be successful in college?

• How do you manage your time?

• Is there an adaptive technology lab on campus?

• Will I have both a disabilities adviser and a regular academic adviser? If so, will the two work with each other?

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to ask the disabilities services coordinator and questions you may be asked.

• medical expenses relating directly to your disability not covered by insurance

Step 5: Apply for admission and financial aid Ask your prospective colleges about deadlines and the process for applying for admission, financial aid and college-based scholarships.

Ask about scholarships that may be available for students with disabilities.

When you apply for financial aid, inform the college’s financial aid administrator of your disability-related expenses, keeping in mind that financial aid will not cover expenses already covered by assisting agencies. Possible disabilityrelated expenses include: • services for personal care attendants • special education equipment related to your disability and its maintenance

If you need help with the financial aid process, contact EducationQuest Foundation.

6. Select a college and request services Once you select a college, keep in mind that you will receive services related to a disability only if you contact the coordinator of disability services, provide required documentation, and request services each term or semester.

Gather required documentation All colleges require documentation of a student’s disability to determine eligibility for services.

They may request copies of your IEP (Individualized Education Plan), 504 Plan, MDT (Multidisciplinary

Report), or other appropriate documentation.

Contact the office that provides services for students with disabilities at the college you plan to attend. Ask what you will need to provide to receive appropriate services in a timely manner.

Request a copy of your high school IEP/504 before you graduate. If you had an IEP/504 in high school, that means you were tested by the school psychologist or a medical doctor. A copy of that assessment may be sufficient documentation of your disability.

Update your tests. Some colleges have a three-year time limit on accepting certain documentation, particularly if you have a learning disability or Attention Deficit Disorder. If you received testing in high school, work with your school to have your tests updated the last year you receive special education services. Disability testing after high school graduation can be

expensive.

Meet with the disability services coordinator Review the documentation and discuss accommodations with the disability services coordinator at your college.

After meeting with you and evaluating your documentation, the disability services coordinator will understand how your disability impacts your learning and can determine possible accommodations. The law does NOT state that all students with a disability must receive ALL accommodations.

Request accommodations Partner with the disability services coordinator and the course instructor to find accommodations that work best for you. Although the college may not always agree to your request for a specific accommodation, they are required by law to provide an effective accommodation.

Determining effective accommodations may involve

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7. Become familiar with the campus environment Register for campus orientation. The disability services coordinator may also provide a special campus orientation.

Determine where to go and who to contact in case of an emergency. If you have special needs (especially medical needs) inform appropriate college personnel of any advance preparation that should be in place.

Ask the admissions office if a summer transition program is offered.

Obtain a copy of your class schedule and visit all buildings

where your classes will be held to become familiar with locations and layout.

Become familiar with parking facilities and procedures if you are commuting and will drive yourself.

Consider signing a release of information so the school has permission to share information with your parents.

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Don’t let test anxiety doom your score Prep courses can help you clear the huddle

By Todd van Kampen World-Herald Correspondent The pressure was on as Mercy High School student Annabella Glatte prepared for her first ACT exam in September 2016.

Her older sister, Tessa, had done well enough on the popular college entrance exam to receive a Regents Scholarship to the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Her divorced parents had limited means to help Annabella realize her college dreams, she said.

The stress showed. Her first ACT composite score was 23 of a possible 36.

“I had a lot of test anxiety and was really stressed the night before,” said Annabella, who graduated from the all-girls Omaha Catholic school. “I feel like it really had an effect on my score.”

What could she do?

Her father, David Glatte, signed her up for one of several “test-prep” programs available online or in person in the Omaha area. They chose the Lincoln-based On To College course founded by John Baylor, known to many Nebraskans as the radio “voice” of Cornhusker volleyball since 1994.

It paid off. Annabella took the ACT twice in 2017 — first in April, then in September — and received a composite score of 28 both times. She now attends the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Annabella, who hopes to be a lawyer, is grateful for her dad’s help.

“It was a lot of money to set aside for the program, but my dad had made the decision that it was something we needed to do, “ she said.

Her story is far from unusual, Baylor and longtime Mercy guidance counselor Georgina Morse said. Hard work throughout one’s school years remains the foundation for entrance-exam success, they said, but high schoolers also have many tools to prepare for testing success.

“If you’re anxious, it’s going to compromise your performance, “ said Baylor, who offers test-prep courses for both the ACT and SAT. “But to me, the best approach is to prepare well and make a student genuinely confident, and then the anxiety goes away.”

Baylor, a Boston-area high school graduate and Stanford University alumnus, started tutoring students in California before returning to his native Lincoln.

On To College — which he launched part time when he started covering Husker sports — offers online courses as well as in-person courses, consisting of five twohour sessions, in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney.

Many Nebraska schools, public and private, offer free online test-prep services for their students. But thanks to a donation from American National Bank, Baylor is offering his in-person course for free to all Mercy students for the first time this school year. That’s a benefit worth nearly $400 per student, said school spokeswoman Deb Daley.

Students don’t have to master thick books on test knowledge and techniques to succeed, added Baylor, who scored 31 and 32 himself as a 1980s high schooler.

As they work through his course materials — which total only about eight pages — “suddenly they realize, ‘I can do this. I can do well.’ “ On test day, he said, students should take five to eight seconds to “quickcheck” each answer to minimize careless errors. They should answer every question, even if they’re not sure of the answer, because blank answers are counted as wrong answers and “there’s no penalty for guessing.”

“We preach intensity, “ Baylor added.

“You lean forward; your pencil is never more than a half-inch off the page. This is a race.”

Some students with test anxiety also have diagnosed learning challenges, Morse said, so they and their parents should be sure to apply for test-taking accommodations. Both ACT Inc. and the College Board, which administers the SAT, offer such students extra time and alternate test settings to complete their respective exams.

Above all, Morse and Baylor said, students should remember their first ACT or SAT score doesn’t have to be the last word. “With preparation, “ Baylor said, “you’re going to improve (your score) every doggone time.”

Mercy High School student Annabella Glatte works last spring with Mercy counselor Georgina Morse, who has since retired. Glatte, who suffered from test anxiety when she first took the ACT, raised her composite score by five points with the help of the Lincoln-based On To College ACT test-prep course.

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Vocational schooling can pave the way to high-paying jobs

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any students believe that the next natural step after graduating from high school is to go off to college. Secondary education has become such a common transition that many parents begin saving for college tuition as soon as their children are born. Although college can be the next chapter in a student’s education, many teenagers still choose to attend trade school.

Television personality Mike Rowe says the country is in the midst of a skilled labor shortage because workers lack the necessary training to fill the hundreds of thousands of available jobs.

Lack of information may drive the notion that trade jobs are nothing more than a backup plan if college doesn’t pan out. However, by realizing that trade jobs, along with short-term vocational training, is a smart investment — and eventually

• Construction manager: Construction professionals with great organizational and communication skills can enjoy high earning potential as construction managers. Expected growth of this career over the next 10 years is 5 percent. The average income of a construction manager is $87,000. However, with a top-end hourly pay of around $75 per hour, it’s easy for managers to earn into six figures.

a lucrative career choice — attitudes about trade schools and labor-intensive jobs may shift.

A great number of college graduates enter the workforce with degrees that may not help them land jobs. And these students typically carry thousands of dollars in tuition debt. Many college grads are underemployed and working in jobs that aren’t even in their fields of study. Career and technical schools help students develop specialized skills that make graduates immediately marketable in their chosen fields, and trade salaries can be very competitive.

The following are some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying trade careers to consider, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Forbes magazine.

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• Elevator installer and repairer: This career is listed as a top-earner.

These employees can earn anywhere from $74,000 to $105,000 per year.

Elevators are in demand as urban centers increase, so this career has staying potential.

• Rotary drill operator: The oil and gas industry relies on rotary drill operators to extract oil or natural gas from underground sources. Salaries for these jobs can range from $30 to $40 per hour.

• Dental hygienist: Cleaning teeth and inspecting mouths for disease is an important role. Job growth is still hovering around 20 percent, and hygienists can expect to earn up to $98,000.

• Electricians and plumbers: Electricians and plumbers are continually in demand. With a short amount of trade school and apprenticeship, it’s possible to earn up to $90,000 per year.

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Vocational training can lead to a good-paying career.

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Top jobs

Consider more than salary when choosing best career for you There are many things to consider when looking at your college major and career path.

Do you want a job that isn’t excessively stressful but that is challenging?

Do you need something that lets you be creative?

A job that pays well certainly would be nice.

Something that has job growth would be great, too.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the 100 best jobs for 2018.

The top 10 are highlighted here.

Find the full list at usnews.com.

THE TOP 10

7. Pediatrician

1. Software developer

Median salary: $168,990.

Median salary: $100,080.

Doctors who diagnose and treat medical issues specific to infants, children, teenagers and young adults.

Innovative, creative and technical field 2. Dentist Median salary: $153,900.

Treating mouth, teeth and gum issues

8. (tie) Obstetrician and gynecologist Median salary: $208,000.

3. Physician assistant

Offer care related to childbirth and female reproductive health.

Median salary: $101,480.

8. (tie) Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon

Working with doctors to care for the sick and injured.

Median salary: $208,000.

4. Nurse practitioner

A dentist with at least four years of additional surgery training.

Median salary: $100,910.

8. (tie) Physician

Performs similar duties to physicians.

Median salary: $196,380

5. Orthodontist

Provide preventative care, plus treat and diagnose a range of illnesses in their patients.

Median salary: $208,000.

Creating picture-perfect smiles.

6. Statistician Median salary: $80,500.

Using numbers and data to make conclusions.

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There is more room for women in STEM careers The number of women entering the professional fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is slowly growing around the world, but there is still a sizable gender gap in these professions.

According to the College Board, which produces many standardized tests, only 27 percent of all students taking the AP Computer Science exam in the United Science are women. Similarly, just 18 percent of American computer-science degrees are attained by females.

However, this is not the case elsewhere in the world.

A paper by Gijsbert Stoet and David Geary published in Psychological Science noted that women who live in countries with traditionally higher gender inequality tend to choose STEM professions more read-

ily. Algeria, for example, has one of the highest ratios of women in STEM professions, at 41 percent. Stoet and Geary surmise that women in these countries may be choosing careers with the strongest path to financial independence.

According to a U.S. Department of Education report, students studying science or math in college have a higher employment rate and salary than other majors after graduation. STEM majors typically earn an average of $15,500 more annually than nonSTEM majors. Engineering and engineering technology tend to pay the most. Women eager to secure competitive, stable and well-paying jobs should carefully consider opportunities in STEM fields. — Metro Creative Connection

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