Employers, colleges, universities, and technical schools care about an applicant's overall education, not just a grade-point average. They often prefer those who have completed a demanding course of study in high school and can value a "C" in a challenging class more than an "A" in an easy one. Wyoming Scholars receive special support and recognition for their academic achievements during high school and upon graduation.
Why should you encourage your child to become a Wyoming Scholar?
Graduating as a Wyoming Scholar means a student will:
- Acquire advanced academic skills
- Develop sound decision-making and critical-thinking skills
- Be more prepared for college and be less likely to need costly remedial courses
- Be a stronger candidate for certain types of financial aid and scholarships
- Have enhanced opportunities for placement and future advancement with local and international employers
Earning Potential
“As many as four-fifths of high-school graduates will need some form of postsecondary education if they are to become self-sufficient and the nation is to remain economically competitive.”
SOURCE: Kuh, George D. (2007, June 15). How to help students achieve. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 53 (41), B12.
"College graduates may expect to earn, on average, nearly $2.1 million in their lifetimes. That is nearly twice as much as those who have only high school diplomas."
SOURCE: Buckner, Stephen. (2004, May 10). U.S. Census Bureau News. Retrieved December 4, 2007 from http://www.census.gov/Press
