Choosing a College that’s right for YOU!

April is coming to an end!  If you are tearing out your hair and getting very little sleep, trying to choose between a few different options don’t worry, this kind of experience is normal!  This is one of the most important decisions of your life, so it won’t be an easy one.  But, all big problems can be tackled the same way you would eat an elephant: one bite at a time.

Money Matters! 

•  College is an investment in your future.  View it as one.
• Apply for scholarships and grants.  They are opportunities to get free money.
•  Work part time.  Part time jobs are a great way to lessen the financial burden, and on campus jobs usually take into consideration that school work comes first.

Location, Location, Location!

•   Do a lot of research about the location the school is located in and where you will be living.  Make sure that you will feel comfortable living in that area.
•  Take into consideration the cost of living.
•  Take into consideration any additional schooling expenses.  Some schools have requirements such as moving out of housing during breaks.

College Life

•  Prepare yourself for the college experience.  College is not the same as high school.  You will have to keep up with your studies, while managing your lifestyle.
• Ask current college students about their experiences and daily routines to get a better feel about how your college experience will be.
•  Learn what works for you.  Learning how you function most effectively will definitely give you the edge during finals week.
•  Maintain a healthy lifestyle.  School is important, but health is more important.   Stay active and eat right to be able to function properly.

Most Importantly

• The college you choose is your decision.  Don’t base your decision solely off of what your parents or friends say.  

Be sure to check out the article below for more tips about choosing a college to attend.  Good luck and thanks for reading! 

http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/04/counselors-calendar-march-seniors/

Sprint One - May Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 4^th

SALT LAKE BEES BASEBALL GAME

Fireworks

Free shuttle to TRAX.  Sign-up w/JP to reserve your spot

TRAX - $4.75 roundtrip

Event - $8

Friday, May 10^th – Sunday, May 12^th

U OF U - SALT FEST GAMING CONVENTION

Gaming tournaments, cosplay, guest panels, LAN, dance

$30 for three days (or $20 per day) + $10 per tournament entry

Various shuttle runs throughout weekend to and from TRAX

Contact JP for shuttle information.

Neumont University FReX - March 2013

This weekend, March 15^th through March 17^th, is Neumont's Freshman Experience (FReX). Accepted students from all around the world will be traveling to Salt Lake City, Utah to visit our new Salt Lake campus and our current South Jordan campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet current students and witness their talents as they reveal their projects at Neumont's Project Showcase. Other activities include viewing our new Salt Lake City campus, viewing the new student apartments, student and parent panels, and informative sessions with our financial aid team as well as our current faculty.

Neumont University Career Week 3/13

February 25^th through March 1^st was Neumont University's quarterly Career Week. Career Week provides current and graduating students with opportunities to meet and interview with companies that are directly interested in Neumont graduates. Some of our Career Week participants included companies such as Overstock.com, EMC², Interknowlogy, REI Systems, Fugro, Oracle, Vivint, and Zion’s Bank. Check out previous career week videos here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYdo3ICsrUY

Neumont Student Project Reviews: Project Showcase

Congratulations, the quarter is almost over and now it’s time to show off what you’ve accomplished, and check out the exciting projects other students are working on, at Project Showcase.

WHEN: Friday, March 15, 2013, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Project classes have mandatory attendance for Project Showcase instead of in-class work.  Showcase set-up begins at 1:00 pm on Friday in Room 200. Real estate for presenting your projects is first-come, first-served and you will need to prepare a poster or sign of some sort to clearly highlight your project name.

Please check your registration confirmation carefully to ensure it is listed and correct.  No changes may be made to your project designation after Thursday at 3:00 pm, and no more entries into Showcase are allowed after 11:55 today – NO EXCEPTIONS.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND MATERIALS: If you require any special technical support or supplies, please email mwhite@student.neumont.edu by Wednesday at 5:00 pm.

NOTE: Project Showcase will be part of Neumont FReX 2013 (Freshmen Experience Weekend). Following Showcase there will be a gaming night on campus and a pie launching contest using trebuchets.  Join us for a night of fun, food, and new friends from 6:30 – 10:3 0 in Room 200 and the Gaming Chamber.

Thanks and Good Luck

 

Neumont University Reviews Educational Bang for Your Buck

Neumont Univeristy: Proven Bang for the Educational Buck

President Obama is introducing a new scorecard to measure a university's "bang for [the] educational buck." Neumont University has long been advocating for this sort of institutional-value reporting by publishing an annual Return on Investment.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb.14, 2013  -- In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama stated, "My administration will release a new "College Scorecard" that parents and students can use to compare schools based on a simple criteria- where you can get the most bang for your educational buck."  Utah's Neumont University couldn't agree more.

 

Neumont University's President, Edward H. Levine , has long been an advocate of measuring universities on student outcomes and return on tuition investment, not research and athletic programs.  "A college education is one of the most substantial investments a family will make, and universities have an obligation to weigh the cost of tuition against the expected earnings of their graduates. At Neumont University, our student loan default rate is low, graduation rates are high, and more than 96 percent of our graduates are employed in their field -computer science- upon graduation. What's more, we have not raised tuition for five consecutive years. We are proud to be a nimble educator where student outcomes are a priority."

Over the past three years, companies ranging from local technology firms to industry giants like Microsoft and IBM have been competing to hire Neumont's top talent, making offers designed to attract Neumont graduates with generous average starting compensation ranging from $60,000 to $100,000, travel and equipment allowances, stock options, and student loan reimbursements. Considering Neumont's $72,000 tuition cost (before scholarship), and Neumont's compressed 2.5 years to a bachelor's degree schedule, Neumont graduates enjoy a return on their tuition investment that is unparalleled in higher education. Laura Parson , Neumont's Director of University Relations says, "A focus on relevant education and graduate outcomes has consistently been a cornerstone of the Neumont approach. Neumont works with industry leaders to build a curriculum designed around the education and skills that are in high demand. "

Michael Ziminsky , age 20, was aggressively pursued by some of Neumont's top employer partners and received multiple offers with generous compensation packages well above the $60,000[1] national average for computer science graduates before he accepted an offer as a Software Engineer at TripAdvisor. He has said of his education, "The real world project experience I have gained from Neumont's classes and Enterprise projects has been invaluable throughout the interviewing process - my transition into the workforce will be nearly seamless.

ABOUT NEUMONT UNIVERSITY

Neumont University has long been praised by industry leaders like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, IBM and even the Department of Education[2] for its innovative, paradigm-shifting approach to computer science education.  Neumont has re-engineered the traditional four-year college degree into an intense, 2.5 to 3.0 year course of study where students are enrolled year-round in a full-time schedule that replicates the work environment – with no summers off.

Neumont University offers the following programs with a focus on digital science:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Software and Game Development
• Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Operations Management
• Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development

From day one, students are immersed in a rigorous, project-based curriculum and complete up to three quarters of Enterprise Projects, a sequence of mandatory team-based development projects with real deadlines for employers like IBM, Nike, and Bosch. As a result of this professionally-focused academic approach, over 80% of Enterprise Project partners hire the Neumont graduates who work on their project teams, and over 96% of Neumont graduates are employed in field within six months of graduation[3]. Neumont graduates work for a wide variety of companies including Google, IBM, MSNBC, Microsoft, Nike, Bosch, Johnson and Johnson, and TripAdvisor, and accept offers with average first year compensation of over $62,400[4].

More information is available at www.neumont.edu. 

[1] www.nace.org: NACE Salary Survey, September 2012 Executive Summary

[2] www.neumont.edu/news: 2006 Spellings Report: Commission on Higher Education, and 2010 Chronicle of Higher Education "Career Colleges Deserve a Say."

[3] www.neumont.edu/results: Employment statistic is calculated using verified data for the 95% of 2009-2011 B.S. in Computer Science graduates who opted into Neumont's Career Services Program. Neumont University verifies employment by employers in writing. Neumont University does not guarantee employment for future graduates.

[4] www.neumont.edu/results: Salary statistic is calculated using verified data for the 93% of 2011 B.S. in Computer Science graduates with verified first-year compensation. Neumont University verifies first-year compensation by employers in writing. Neumont University does not guarantee first-year compensation for future graduates.

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Winter Career Week, February 25 - March 1

WINTER CAREER WEEK IS FEB 25-MARCH 1 Explore career opportunities and seek a competitive advantage in the workplace by attending Neumont’s Winter Career Week!  This is your opportunity to meet experts and hiring managers from top local and national companies.   Make the most of Winter Career Week by: §  Researching employers beforehand to prepare for your interactions with them §  Attending as many events as possible §  Accepting invitations to interview with interested companies §  Stay after presentations and TechTalks to introduce yourself to employers TECHTALK SCHEDULE: ·         FRIDAY (2/22) o    Noon: NCR ·         MONDAY o    Noon: Overstock.com ·         TUESDAY o    9am: EMC o    Noon: REI Systems o    5pm: Amazon.com Webinar (see Career Services for details) ·         WEDNESDAY o    9am: Zion’s Bank o    Noon: Oracle “Technical Sales Consultant” ·         THURSDAY o    9 AM: Fugro o    Noon: Vivint ·         FRIDAY o    Noon: Interknowlogy *All Career Week events will take place in Room 200 unless otherwise specified THE DRESSING ROOM Daily between 8AM-4 PM, J.P. will be hosting the Dressing Room in his office where he will be able to advise and assist you regarding professional appearance. There will be limited shirts and ties to borrow if needed. J.P. can also assist you with tying your tie or shining your shoes.  An ironing board and iron will also be available for you to use.  Please email J.P. at John.Peppinger@Neumont.edu to make an appointment.  Professional apparel is a must for all events and any scheduled interviews.

Stop by the University Relations Department for more information. Let us help you take advantage of every Career Week opportunity!