X-Axis: Economic Status Y-Axis: Amount of Students
Quadrant I:
Quadrant I is made up of a large number of students looking to enter college and a high economic status. An increase in students means an increase in competition. Students can hire advisors instead of turning towards college counselors. Although a high economic status could pay college counselors well, it would make more sense to get rid of unnecessary jobs.
Quadrant II:
Quadrant II seems to be very relevant right now as it shows a recession and a very large number of students looking to enter college. Students end up with a large amount of debt because of the colleges increasing prices. Because of a recession, the salary of a college counselor may drop significantly or they may be gotten rid of entirely. Today, we can see a decrease in the number of college counselors working.
Quadrant III:
Quadrant III is made up of a low number of students looking to enter college but during a recession. Students suffering from the recession may not be able to afford the costs of college and thus result in a lower number of students. Although a low number of students is ideal for those who can afford the costs of college during a recession, a college would still raise the prices in order to stay functional and maintain a profit.
Quadrant IV:
Quadrant IV seems to be the most ideal of all possible scenarios. A low amount of students looking to attend college in a time of prosperity allows for many to go to school without a huge worry over competition. A high economic status would allow people to keep their jobs such as college counselors and allow more students to attend college without as much debt as one may have today.
CURVEBALL !!!
A curveball that could greatly affect our college system in California is the possibility of natural disasters occurring. Living in an area where earthquakes are very common, a major disaster could cause massive damage to major cities/colleges. This will result in tons of money being spent on disaster relief and repairs. A huge natural disaster could have a huge impact on the economy. We are all expecting a major earthquake but we have no idea about when it could strike. And with the end of the world coming December this year we could face the possible extinction of the human race or even worse...the extinction of college counselors everywhere!
Conclusion
X-Axis: Economic Status
Y-Axis: Amount of Students
Quadrant I:
Quadrant I is made up of a large number of students looking to enter college and a high economic status. An increase in students means an increase in competition. Students can hire advisors instead of turning towards college counselors. Although a high economic status could pay college counselors well, it would make more sense to get rid of unnecessary jobs.Quadrant II:
Quadrant II seems to be very relevant right now as it shows a recession and a very large number of students looking to enter college. Students end up with a large amount of debt because of the colleges increasing prices. Because of a recession, the salary of a college counselor may drop significantly or they may be gotten rid of entirely. Today, we can see a decrease in the number of college counselors working.Quadrant III:
Quadrant III is made up of a low number of students looking to enter college but during a recession. Students suffering from the recession may not be able to afford the costs of college and thus result in a lower number of students. Although a low number of students is ideal for those who can afford the costs of college during a recession, a college would still raise the prices in order to stay functional and maintain a profit.Quadrant IV:
Quadrant IV seems to be the most ideal of all possible scenarios. A low amount of students looking to attend college in a time of prosperity allows for many to go to school without a huge worry over competition. A high economic status would allow people to keep their jobs such as college counselors and allow more students to attend college without as much debt as one may have today.CURVEBALL !!!
A curveball that could greatly affect our college system in California is the possibility of natural disasters occurring. Living in an area where earthquakes are very common, a major disaster could cause massive damage to major cities/colleges. This will result in tons of money being spent on disaster relief and repairs. A huge natural disaster could have a huge impact on the economy. We are all expecting a major earthquake but we have no idea about when it could strike. And with the end of the world coming December this year we could face the possible extinction of the human race or even worse...the extinction of college counselors everywhere!