NMC President Carmen Fernandez said the seminar was a good example of the partnership between the college and PSS.
“We will continue to work closely to maximize the opportunities available to students,” she said.
She said the recent seminar was an overwhelming success, based on the results of the evaluation compiled by the College Access Challenge Project.
The evaluation showed that the 293 participating high school students said they now have a “much higher” understanding and awareness of college and the benefits of a college education.
Ninety-seven said they now have a “higher” understanding while 31 said they have “about the same” level of understanding of the benefits they can get from college education.
Of the 293 surveyed, 94 percent or 276 listed at least one benefit of a college education; 90 percent or 263 cited two benefits; 73 percent or 214 identified three benefits; and 47 percent or 137 mentioned at least four benefits.
161 students said getting a job or career is the primary benefit they can get from a college education; 131 said they can get a good life and independence; 98 chose knowledge; 68, money; 55, opportunities; 36, education; 23, success and better self; 22, social improvement; 15, financial aid; and 14, security.
One student believed he can become a president by getting a college education while another said power is one of the benefits of a college education.
NMC said the mission of the seminar was to promote access to college, financial aid and other resources available to student.
The seminar was conducted on March 19 and 20 in the Royal Taga Room of the Saipan World Resort.
