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You're probably here because you need help �convincing your parents to get you a Mac for college.
Don't worry, you're not alone. Many parents �haven’t yet realized the value of Mac.
This presentation is designed to change that with an abundance of parent-persuading arguments.
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[NAME]
Why I Need a �Mac for College
Welcome!
And thank you for being here today. �Even though it's your house.
It's been a long road...
Homework, late nights, exams, GPA stress, college tours, applications…
�We’ve laughed, we’ve cried - especially when [fun anecdote about your academic journey] - and now, it’s time to take the next step.
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And while I'd love to bring you,
my beloved parents, to college
with me, I can't. Bummer, I know.
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So a laptop will have to suffice
as my sidekick as I walk the long, rigorous road to academic success.
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But not just any laptop...
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I need a
Mac.
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In this presentation, you'll find �thoroughly researched evidence about the superiority of Mac.
Built to be extremely reliable and durable
Designed to last through college and beyond
Seamlessly runs multiple programs at once
Compatible with my major
Will help enhance both my academic and professional growth
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MacBook Air 13”
$999.00
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But ok,
I know
what you're thinking.
from
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But a Mac is
worth it.
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Sure, it might be a hearty
investment of initial capital...
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When you account for �all the benefits of a Mac, buying a cheaper laptop could actually end up costing you more �over time.
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According to PCMag, Mac is the most reliable laptop.
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Meaning a Mac can last me through college and beyond.
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Hypothetically, if I have my Mac for [5] years, $999
over [5] years is equal to...
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Calculation based on net cost of MacBook Air 13-inch
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That's less than you spend on [candles] every month.
What's more valuable? My education, or your beloved [vanilla lavender sandalwood]?
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$16.65 / month
Calculation based on net cost of MacBook Air 13-inch
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MacBook Air 13”
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$899.00
But hold the phone, Mac’s
actually an even
better deal for
students.
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Offer for Qualified Purchasers of Eligible Products. See http://apple.com/promo for additional terms.
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So actually, it’s only
$14.98 / month …
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I'm no Business major,
but that seems like
good ROI to me.
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If you do indeed intend to be a Business major, please adjust accordingly.
After I graduate, I'll likely be thriving in a highly illustrious, respectable career.
That means this is the last time
I'll ever ask you for a laptop.
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95% of Mac owners are satisfied with their purchase.
For comparison, only 83% of people would be satisfied having pepperoni pizza for dinner.
�And pepperoni pizza is incredible.
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Speaking of pepperoni, Mac has a durable aluminum enclosure, which is great, because you never know what life will throw at you.
And college is full of stray
frisbees on the quad.
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As you know, I'm incredibly responsible and would never lose it.
But in the unlikely event
I did, I could easily track
it down using Find My.
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And with built-in biometric security, only I can access my account on my Mac.
Considering I don’t know my roommate yet, that might be of importance.
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And like I always say,
you can't put a price �on a healthy spine.
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MAC STUDENTS
According to The National Library of Health, one of the main factors affecting spine health in teens is schoolbag weight.
National Library of Health (Ages up to 15, which means it will only get worse) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8373958/
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MAC STUDENTS
Conclusion
Fortunately,
the MacBook Air weighs only
2.7 pounds.
So it's lightweight
and easy to carry
across campus.
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As you know, I plan to study Computer Science. And Mac is perfect for it.
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Visual Studio Code, Xcode, and PyCharm are just a few programs I’ll spend countless hours on, and they all run seamlessly on a Mac.
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But even if I change my mind, �I won’t have to change my computer.
Because Mac is compatible with basically �every major and program I’ll ever need.
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Apps from App Store. Additional software shown.
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Subscription required for Microsoft 365. Available on App Store.
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1Across many tasks in photo and video editing workflows
2Code compiling on battery
3In some AI-powered tasks like photo enhancement
Testing was conducted by Apple in January 2025. See apple.com/macbook-air for more information. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
Mac outpowers PC
More schoolwork, without breaking a sweat.
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faster performance1
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Up to
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faster AI-based workflows3
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So I could even pursue multiple majors, then be one of those people who tastefully displays their diplomas and accolades behind their desk.
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It's so powerful I can run multiple programs and do work for multiple classes at once.
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MAC STUDENTS
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Mac’s battery lasts all day.
Battery life varies by use
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MAC STUDENTS
HERE
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Here are some other locations I could expand my educational horizons while also enjoying sunshine and fresh air.
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Meaning that I can go to class in the morning, spend all day studying, and never have to plug my computer in once during that time.
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Which is important, as Vitamin D deficiency can cause bone pain, muscle weakness, and fatigue.
How can I graduate top of my class if my bones hurt?
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Having a Mac could help make me the greatest student of all time. No cap.
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1No cap is an academic term widely heard across campuses of the nation’s top universities. It is typically employed to underscore the veracity or absolute truth of a statement.
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Mac has Apple Intelligence built in that can help me improve my writing, proofreed my werk, and even adjust my tone.
Considering “79% of hiring professionals identified spelling and grammatical errors as a resume deal-breaker," that also sounds like something I 100% need.
Apple Intelligence available on all Mac models with M1 and later, as a macOS Sequoia update.�https://ca.topresume.com/career-advice/mistakes-rushed-job-application?utm_
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To calculate the amount for your college/university, take your annual tuition, multiply it by 4, then divide it by 32 (average number of classes taken).
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If Mac helps prevent me from failing one class at [college/university] it would save you roughly [$X,XXX].
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With Mac �The sky's the limit.
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Oh wait.
The sky isn’t even the limit…
The University of Georgia’s
research team used Mac to discover a new planet.
https://news.uga.edu/uga-researchers-discover-new-planet-outside-solar-system/
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These are just a few of the many prominent Scientists and intellectuals who have achieved global recognition working on Mac.
Me?
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Between AirDrop, collaborative Keynote, and FaceTime, �it will be much easier to collaborate with my future peers…
The majority of college students use Mac.
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...And co-workers.
Considering 84% of the world’s most innovative companies run on Mac, �it’s highly likely that I’ll be working on one after college.
Based on internal Apple data and Boston Consulting Group’s Most Innovative Companies 2021 (https://www.bcg.com/en-us/publications/2021/most-innovative-companies-overview).
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And hey, the tech wizards seem to love it as well...
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So... �What have we learned today?
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The value of
a Mac is greater than other laptops.
It's versatile, and ready for any and every academic pursuit
I choose.
Its reliability takes away the stress of potential crashes.
Its reliability takes away the stress of potential crashes.
💪
It's loaded with features that can help me be
a better student and get a leg up on my peers.
Designed to last through college and beyond.
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If I get one, I will almost certainly be showered �with job offers from highly prestigious corporations and leaders of industry.
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MAC STUDENTS
Buy a
MacBook Air
from $899
Antivirus Software
Manual Backup Software
Protective Case
External Power Bank
Vitamin D Pills in lieu of sunshine
Another laptop because I couldn't easily locate the one I lost
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Buy a
PC and…
Offer for Qualified Purchasers of Eligible Products. See http://apple.com/promo for additional terms.
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But wait!
There's more!
If we trade in an old iPhone, we can get an even better price.
Get $40-$630 when you trade in an iPhone.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like trying to run a marathon in scuba gear.
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And don’t worry, I’ve also linked the nearest location to buy one for your purchasing convenience.
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Click to find your nearest Apple Store
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And here’s where we can get ice cream afterward to celebrate and create a few more cherished memories before
I set off for college.
My treat 😉
Click to find the nearest Ice Cream store
[123 Ice Cream Way (2.3mi)]
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Thank you.
Appendix
Drag and drop your intended major to replace slide 30.
BLAST, ImageJ/FIJI, RStudio, and ChimeraX are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and all of them run seamlessly on Mac.
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As you know, I plan �to study Biology. �And Mac is perfect for it.
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Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, and Hootsuite are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and I'd like to communicate that they all run seamlessly on a Mac.
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As you know, I plan to study Communications. And Mac is perfect for it.
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As you know, I plan to study Economics.
And Mac is perfect for it.
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Excel, RStudio and MATLAB are just a few programs I’ll spend countless hours on, and they all run seamlessly on a Mac.
Subscription required for Microsoft 365. Available on App Store. Additional software shown.
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As you know, I plan to study Engineering. �And Mac is perfect for it.
MATLAB, AutoCAD and Mathematica are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and all of them run seamlessly on Mac.��Not to mention valuable tools like Xcode and OmniGraffle that don't work on a PC.
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Scrivener, Grammarly, and Zotero are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and all of them run seamlessly on Mac.
I could go on, but as Shakespeare said, "brevity is the soul of wit.”
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As you know, I plan to study English. And Mac is perfect for it.
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Medscape and Nursing Central are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and they both run seamlessly on Mac.
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As you know, I plan to study Nursing. And Mac is perfect for it.
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EndNote and Zotero are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and all of them run seamlessly on Mac.
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As you know, I plan to study Political Science. And Mac's a winning candidate for it.
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In my own version of Maslow's Hierarchy of (College) Needs, MacBook sits at the top of it, just below the full-hearted support from my beloved parents.��SPSS, Tableau, and MindNode are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and all of them run seamlessly on Mac.
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As you know, I plan to study Psychology. And Mac is perfect for it.
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Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and all of them run seamlessly on Mac.
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As you know, I plan to study Visual Art. And Mac is a work of art for it.
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As you know, I plan to study [Major Name]. And Mac is perfect for it.
[Application], [Application], and [Application] are just a few programs I'll spend countless hours on, and all of them run seamlessly on Mac.
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If our list of majors does not include yours, please create your own.
Even though I'm "Undecided," Mac is the one thing I'm not undecided on.
Mac Means
Business. �And Accounting. �And Philosophy. �And Pre-Med. �And Biomedical Engineering.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like sending a big league slugger into the batter’s box with a broomstick.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like trying to play a full 90 in steel-toe work boots.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like trying to grow orchids in a zone 2 hardiness region.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like throwing a thin walled vase while wearing a blindfold.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like going to a reformer Pilates class without grip socks.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like trying to bake a tiramisu without a timer.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like trying to thread a bobbin wearing a blindfold.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like kayaking upstream with a pool noodle for a paddle.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like going to book club without hors d'oeuvres.
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In summation, sending me to college without a Mac is like sending me to the dragstrip with a four-cylinder engine.
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