Individual PSA Video

This individual video shows the worries and burdens placed upon parents as they prepare to send their children off to college. The rising cost of tuition at institutions of higher education have impacted the government, the school system, and the application process itself, but the major weight of this burden is placed upon families. What advice do two parents of a graduating high school senior give...?

-Sarah

GROUP PSA COMMERCIAL

Everything seems to be going downhill except the cost of college, which continues to rise. However, there's hope. Because of grants, federal/private loans, scholarships and other types of financial aid, higher education is still within the reach of ANYONE and EVERYONE who has the will and determination to attend a college or university.

By: Ashley, Michelle, and Sarah

PSA Blog Research

As part of our blog research for our public service announcement we were asked the following:

A. Why do blogs succeed/fail in telling their story?
A blog is basically a running journal that someone posts online to discuss their opinions on a wide variety of subjects. There are many factors that contribute to a blog’s successes or failures, dictating whether or not the blog will be popular with certain audiences. I would say that blog authors should pick out a certain demographic/audience that they can cater to, making a solid fan base for themselves. Also, they should develop strong opinions on the subjects that they decide to blog about, because nobody wants to hear from someone who doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Lastly, they should offer advice and help to their readers, making their blog more proactive. I think that a blog that contains all of these factors is likely to succeed.

B. What makes a good blog? What is a good design?
A good blog is one that is entertaining as well as informative. They have already established audience, and present their information in an effective, thought-provoking manner. A good design for a blog is one that will engage visitors upon opening the web page this can include, bright colors, interactive polls, and pictures.

By: Sarah

DALE ALPERT INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW WITH DALE ALPERT:
proud parent and student counselor at
Granada Hills Charter High School

To receive some insight into the confusing world of college financing we asked a counselor, Mr. Alpert, at Granada Hills Charter High School two questions that help us to understands the options students have as they prepare for college and the stress/pressures that is placed on parents to finance their children's education

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By: Ashley

COLLEGE COUNSELOR INTERVIEW

As I was thinking of the importance of a college education, I figured I would ask someone how to get there--someone who knew what they were talking about and could give awesome advice. I decided to interview Mrs. Rader, a College and Career Counselor. She explained to me that because the college experience is so necessary, there are loans, scholarships and other methods of financial aid to help you get there.

By: Michelle

THE RISING COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Tuition for next year is expected to rise because of the economic crisis, state budget cuts, and college endowments hit hard by the stock market. Citizens believe California’s higher education system is vital to our economic strength and are frustrated with costs and the state Legislature’s treatment of the system.

By: Ashley

THE NORTHRIDGE COMMUNITY

The community of Northridge is located within the San Fernando Valley and North/South Valley area. Everywhere you look there is shopping, business, dining, and opportunity. Northridge is the home of CSUN and students who live in the area have the opportunity to attend a good college that is also convenient.

By: Michelle

PSA Project

Research Topic:
The cost of higher education

Research Question:
Is higher education out of reach for lower and middle class citizens

Research Hypothesis:

If the cost of college continues to rise or remains at current (high) costs, lower and middle class citizens will have little access to higher education. This will hurt our economy which is reliant upon high levels of education.

By: Ashley, Michelle, and Sarah