College Opportunities Quotes

Because I did well at the prep school, I got to have more options as some different universities gave me offers.

I'm sure that being an applicant from the American School in Vienna helped get me into all seven colleges I applied to.

Nebraska and Indiana were really the only Division One schools that expressed any interest in me.

I'd be satisfied just coaching in high school. I turned down a number of colleges when I was teaching in South Bend, Indiana, before I went into the service. I honestly believe that if I hadn't enlisted in the service, I would never have left high school teaching. I'm sure I would have never left.

All the people who can't get into Michigan go to Michigan State.

So if a college education is indispensable, the challenge as I see it is how to make it more accessible.

These ivy league students are in the upper echelon of the college boards and had great opportunity in front of them regardless of where they go to college. Its in their very nature and it is something they expect.

My public school teachers did a great job of saying, 'Check this out. You're qualified for this. You should explore these opportunities.' They're the ones who said, 'You know, apply to Harvard. You might be a good fit here.'

When I got to college, I discovered how many incredible opportunities NASA offered students pursuing a career in the space industry.

It occurred to me in my junior year of high school. I got my first letter from a big college. I still have that letter to this day - a letter from Indiana.

My college options were nil.

I easily could've gone to a place like Florida Atlantic, but my dad pushed me to realize that my dream was to play somewhere big. He was right.

It doesn't matter what college you go to.

I tell students that I believe STEM majors have the most exciting opportunities than any other majors in college.

I felt like I was selling a product of the University of Georgia that's really special and really special to me as far as the education you can get, the development you can get, and the league we play in. That's what I've sold.