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Why You Want A Liberal Arts Education A often look something like this: fter struggling to choose a major for college applications, many high - Freshman composition (many high school students get out of this school seniors are surprised to learn requirement by passing an Advanced that much of their first two years at COLLEGE RECRUITING TIPS by Jennifer Noonan Placement Exam in Language or university will be taken up with a by Carol Jago Literature) smorgasbord of general education - these classes. Many are frustrated by Cultural studies: Western cultures students driven by a passion for requirements. I want to be a - Cultural studies: non-Western microbiology or Russian literature cultures biologist. Why do I need a class in who find such performing arts 2003 Class (Seniors) years) - Foreign Language (usually 2 requirements an annoyance, I am western civilization? Why should * February 5 - National Letter of Intent signing day, congratulations to the seniors! * If you feel overwhelmed by this process, we are only a phone call away. - Humanities and the arts someone keen to study accounting persuaded of their long-term value. - Natural science (with laboratory) have to take courses in literature, Life isn t divided into majors. Most - Mathematics music, and art? What does a drama jobs, however specialized, require a major need with astronomy? No - Social and behavior sciences breadth of skills and knowledge. If (psychology, sociology) European university demands this of were in charge of the world, I would 2004 Class (Juniors) their students. At the Sorbonne Often students cannot move into or in make * Right now is a critical time in college recruiting! * Why? College coaches are developing their recruiting lists. * You should have a complete Game Plan. Remember, you are only eight short months away from applying to colleges. * Continue researching schools of interest, request information and ask questions. * Spring Break, a great time to schedule unofficial visits and campus interviews. * Receiving letters from college coaches is the beginning of a series of important steps for a coach to recruit an athlete. * Respond to EVERY letter that you receive, be prompt! * Upcoming tournaments, CIF Play-Offs, State Cup and National Cup - be aware, college coaches may be present. * What are you doing to gain the competitive edge over your competition? * Begin a reality check! Meet with your coach to discuss your ability, potential and college competition level. * Division I, II, III and NAIA - roughly 1/4 of ALL colleges are Division I; be open minded! * Learn the NCAA Rules, dates and deadlines * Stay focused on academics - schedule SAT/ACT Testing * IMPORTANT: If you are serious about playing college sports and have questions, don't hesitate to call us. Maybe we can help! assigned reading for all future Cambridge students enter and their major area of study until they have immediately immerse themselves in completed this general lawyers and police officer. Every education sequence their subject. Philosophers study future scientist would have to read Tulane University where my son is Frankensteinand consider the philosophy. mathematicians a sophomore has a performing arts repercussions of invention. There is mathematics. requirement. Now James has no more than one route to learning what American liberal arts colleges start particular interest or aptitude in you need for a job. with the premise that being welleducated means being well- acting, but an acting class met John Henry Newman wrote in late in The the afternoon - always an attraction a University that "The purpose Idea of rounded. They also espouse the so he enrolled. For 16 weeks James liberal arts education is to op of a belief that a liberal arts education was taken through a series of the mind, to correct it, to refine i teaches you how to think. In "On the lessons, enable it to know, and to digest, Purpose of a Liberal Arts Education," rehearsing scenes and memorizing lines, culminating master, rule, and use its knowledge, in a Robert Harris writes that "A Liberal performance. arts education teaches you how to to give it power over its own facult Will he ever act again? I very much application, flexibility, method, think. doubt it. is view You will learn that thinking has its But what he will do critical exactness, sagacity, resour slightly own grammar, its own orderly movies and plays forever in a address, and eloquent expression." different light. James came awayOur country is in desperate need structure and set of rules for good from this course with a sense of individuals with this kind of of what use. Many subjects help the student it capacity. To a liberal arts educatio to develop an ordered mind, and means to act and the artfulness of each subject contributes in a those who do. slightly for all! I different way. A careful study of am not entirely convinced that computer programming or this learning will help him perform Jago teaches English at Santa Carol mathematics or music or logic better on a job, but I am quite certain or Monica High School and directs the good poetry or all of these that it has enriched his life by making Reading and Literature will California 2005 & 2006 Class irresistibly demonstrate the structure him a more astute viewer. * Attend college night at your high school * Resume building - what are you doing outside of athletics? Colleges are looking for the complete package. Get involved in extracurricular activities. * Make academics a priority. * Continue developing as a player. of thought and knowledge and A bout the A uthor : Jennifer Noonan is the owner of College Athletic Recruiting. Reach her at (949) 673-6322 or at jnoonan@collegeathleticrecruiting.com Crime and Punishment While I am sympathetic to Project at UCLA. She can be contacted at jago@gseis.ucla.edu intellectual movement, and will create the habit of organized WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MAKE YOURSELF VISIBLE TO COLLEGE COACHES? thinking and rational analysis. Once you develop good thinking habits, you will be able to perform better in any job, but more importantly, the happier your life will be." General education requirements BE VISIBLE. BE PRO-ACTIVE.