Worried about college….??

Here’s what I want you to hear: Dude, it’s WAAYYYY too early to start worrying about college now, worry more about enjoying life without stressing yourself out too much.

But that’s me and now what you want to hear.

Here’s what you want to hear: Do French throughout high school, the colleges like consistency. Don’t take both AP Biology and AP Chemistry at the same time unless you are REALLY good at it and plan never to sleep.

When you do take classes, don’t take classes that are too hard for you just because you think the college will be impressed, it’s better to get an A in an easier class than a C in a harder class.

Other than that, show leadership, join clubs, start clubs, be active in your community. Whatever major you wanna do, try and find some activity around your town that could relate to that or get a job that is similiar to it.

That should be about it.

In high school, it seems like everyone has an opinion (and a bone to pick) about what it takes to get into a college. Poor test-takers think the SATs must be the most important thing. Those with lots of extracurricular activities fear that colleges will focus more on “numbers.” Those who take difficult courses worry that colleges will only look at grades, and not how they were earned. And so forth.

In the end, the process of getting into college is usually quite fair. With a few minor exceptions, colleges are legitimately looking for the most qualified applicants they can find, and that means sifting through as much information as they have available.

I agree with what alot of people are saying, but must make one exception…16 is not too early to think about these things.

You’re a smart person and you are aware that the college admissions process is competitive, and that’s important. You’ll be fine…if you just want to get into “any” college…you have no reason to worry.

***But why not aim high? Why not Cornell?***

I recommend emailing or calling Cornell now and letting them know you are interested and create a relationship their with someone in admissions so that you can visit there and see if you’d really like it or not first if it is your dream school. That will also make it more real and help give you the motivation to get you there.

The academic advisors there can also key you in as to what they look for in their applicants. There are stats everywhere about that sort of thing.

In fact…here’s what Cornell says on their website

“FIRST YEAR STUDENTS – WHAT CORNELL LOOKS FOR:

There’s no magical formula of grade-point average and standardized test scores that guarantees you will (or won’t) get into Cornell. Yes, Cornell’s admissions personnel review your academic transcript, and they’re interested in the strength of your curriculum. Yes, they note your test scores. It’s all important.

What they’re looking for beyond the numbers is intellectual potential, strength of character, and love of learning. They want to know about your ability, achievements, motivation, leadership, diligence, and integrity; your sense of fairness and compassion. All of this and more can be revealed in your essays and recommendations, and is reflected in your extracurricular activities, hobbies, after-school and summer jobs, and volunteer work. Some of the unique qualities of our entering class are reflected in the Profile of the Class of 2010. ”

Back to my answer…

Keep studying, but enjoy your life, cuz you’re only young once!

When you get to college, STAY in college, do not drop out (like I did…and I was a 3.7 GPA, top 10% of my high school, Honor Student, too), get it done, and get it over with. (Or go on to grad school, if so inclined)

Most colleges these days require you to not only have good grades but extracurricular activities, so get involved in an organization either through school (French Club, AFS, National Honor Society, Yearbook, etc) or in your community.

As for paying for college…start researching scholarships NOW (i.e. Yesterday!). Get your parents to help.

See if there are any groups you can join that have scholarship programs (local Women’s Club, alumni associations of your parents’ schools, etc), because that can be a big help.

If you can think it, you can do it, you can be it! Good luck!

Lots of people have been through this college search process. Talk to your school guidance or college counselor. Talk to friends who just started college. You’ll do fine. There are books at the library and book store that can help. Do some research, visit web sites, visit some colleges, and you’ll find the right ones to apply to.

Complete retards go to college and you’re only what, 16? You’re too young to be worrying about this right now. I didn’t even have a list of colleges I was CONSIDERING until after I started my senior year and I couldn’t be happier going where I am now.

Don’t sweat anything, you’re fine. Seriously, have you not seen the skidmark losers who get accepted into college every day? You have nothing to worry about.

umm… the stupidest people i know go to college, so calm down…