DBQ: Is College Worth it? Hook- DOC.C

According to the HOOK Exercise, which of the following options would cost Evelyn over $250,000 in both tuition and room and board?

• Attending Northwestern University

• Attending the University of Kentucky

• Attending Blue Grass Community College

• Working with Aunt Kathy and not going to college

According to the HOOK Exercise, which of the following options would save Evelyn money because she could live at home while attending college. Select 2.

• Attending Northwestern University

• Attending the University of Kentucky

• Attending Blue Grass Community College

• Attending Eisenhower High School

According to the HOOK Exercise, which of the following options would provide the benefit of not needing to transfer to another college or university to obtain a Bachelors Degree. Select 2.

• Attending Northwestern University

• Attending the University of Kentucky

• Attending Blue Grass Community College

• Attending Florida Technical Institute

According to the HOOK Exercise, which of the following options would provide Evelyn the benefit of the "campus experience" by letting her live away from home and make new friends and connections?

• Attending Northwestern University

• Attending the University of Kentucky

• Attending Blue Grass Community College

• Attending Florida Technical Institute

According to the HOOK Exercise, how much money will it cost Evelyn in in-state tuition to attend the University of Kentucky?(enter just numbers)

According to the HOOK Exercise, how much money will it cost Evelyn in tuition to attend Blue Grass Community and Technical School for 2 years? (enter just numbers)

According to the background essay, what percentage of parents said they expect their children to 

attend college?

• Over 50 percent

• Over 60 percent

• Over 80 percent

• Over 90 percent

Based on the information in the background essay, give two examples of how college attendance has changed since the end of World War II.

• nearly all entertainers and Hollywood stars are now college drop outs

• The G.I. Bill provided tuition assistance for soldiers returning home

• the Higher Education Act of 1965 increased college access for women and people of color

• The cost of a college education has decrease a great deal over the last 30 years

More and more families are digging deeper to meet the costs of college. Since 1978, the cost of college had increase by how much over the last 40 years?

• it is 4 times more expensive today

• it is 2 times more expensive today

• it is 10 times more expensive today

• it is 8 times more expensive today

The Welch family has saved some money.  They can spend it on a vacation to the Grand Canyon or build a swimming pool in their back yard.  They decide to spend the money on a swimming pool.  What is the opportunity cost of their decision?

• vacation 
• swimming pool