Would it be better to stay home and work full time for one year before college, or go straight from hghschool?
113755
It depends.  If you have financial contraints to go to college, you might have to work before going to college.  If you can afford it and want to go to college, it's better to go straight to college from high school so you're not distracted by anything else.  Procrastination can prevent you from finishing college.
151862
Advantages: Cheaper, save money, although you may be spending part of the savings on the commute.\n\nDisadvantages: You don't get to experience the full college experience. You have to do what your parents tell you, they may forget you have grown up. You don't get to be independent.\n\nI went away to school and it was the best thing I ever did, I graduated and I live at home now while I am saving up for a house, but I wouldn't trade going away for anything! It made me the sstrong independent person I am today.
808719
I went to summer school and took a full course load ( all periods ). This let me graduate a year earlier so I could get hammered by my grades in freshman college. If you have the correct study habits, go for it. If you don't, take the time to learn them in high school where it doesn't cost anything.
1004044
This may sound weird.  \n\n If I were in your position, I would get the GED and work while I finished High School. and got a diploma. I never finished high school but got a GED, years after I began my family. I still have dreams of what I missed. I regret that I didn't stick with it back then. I am not in a position to for back to high school but you are. Go back for all the right reasons. \n\nYou obviously desire to better yourself. Kudos.
73483
It's a matter of personal preference. If you want to go away for the experience or to a particular college away from home then you should go for it. On the other hand if it really doesn't matter, some colleges closer to home can be less expensive. Either way you're starting a new journey and hopefully you'll get the most out of it.
1057282
Stay in school until you have the highest degree that you're capable of.  Those who work with their backs get very little more than back aches. Those who work with their heads don't do much sweating, and don't have back aches, but they do make a pile of money.\n       You can be a boss or you can be a flunkie. The choice is yours.
352831
I would go to straight to college, I think if you leave it for a while, you will get out of the habit of school.  Please go to college. My daughter did'nt go straight to college, and still keeps saying she will.  This is 2 years later.  Good luck in whatever you choose to do
584278
I worked anywhere from 10-30 hours per week all through high school and university.  I graduated from high school with a 94% average and (although I am not able to calculate my overall average because I went to two different schools) my GPA in my final year of university was about 3.65.  Working is fantastic- choose a job that you enjoy and that helps you make social connections.  You'll meet new people and make some money to spend on yourself, without feeling guilty about wasting "tuition" money.  Don't get a high-stress job though, because I promise that school itself is stressful enough!
192652
stay until u have at least one other option... then go to school as soon as possible
738748
If you attend public high school, I would say no. Maybe a tiny bit more math. Maybe 5 to 10 minutes of homework a day on some days. That's not much. I started working part-time at 15 so that took some maturity because I wanted to have money for clothes and going out (I wouldn't recommend that though because I was often tired for school b/c I worked late sometimes).\n\nI did take a SAT prep course and would recommend that, because SAT scores are important I think, I think they look more at your SAT scores than your grade (because high schools vary in quality but SAT is the same everywhere). Well, I would try to have decent A/B grades which is not hard to do and a decent SAT score if you want to go to college; not that big a deal. You might want to join one or two high school organizations like I wound up doing (plus with some like sports you might be able to get scholarships, etc). It's supposed to look good to the colleges you apply to; you also make friends, and you're supposed to just enjoy high school. Have fun!
584124
If you have the opportunity to get a true high school diploma, I would suggest that 1st.  it is usually looked upon in a much better light.  however if it is not an option, a G.E.D. is definitely better than nothing.
60775
Do it.\nAnd start getting ready for college.  The ratio is that you should be doing TWO hours of homework for every hour of class work in college.  A few years of good study means you can have a house.  A new car.  A family that doesn't get in trouble.  Vacations.  And a commodity you can't get without a degree.\nPride.
1187671
I'd sell the car, go with GC, move somewhere close by campus, get a cheap bicycle from somewhere and live in comfort because I would have the peace of mind that the better grades you're going to get as a resault from the smaller class size is going to bring you better oppertunities. I did it and I am much better off for it and I owed almost next to nothig by the time I got a career (not a job), you know what I mean. A lot of people think it's all about partying but it's not, those days are long over for people that are serious about their education and the rest of their lives.
630096
I suggest that you stay home and stay in school.  With your level of English, I don't think you'll make it on your own.
563370
I went to College for a year and a half. I thought it was worthless. Recently I had to go back to work after being a sahm (stay at home mom) for 15 years, the best job i could get was a 9.00 an hour factory job. I am 43 years old, I am going to go back to school in Sept. and finish my education. Why? because 40 hours a week is 40 hours a week, and quite frankly I'd rather work smart not hard!!! and get paid more! On the flip side, I think if you enjoy what you do, be it work in a factory run a company, or dig ditches you should do the best job you can and enjoy it! After all the person who has to get up and go to work everyday is you! If you aren't interested in pusuing college at the moment take a year off or just attend one or two intersting classes per semester. Alot of my resistance was being told that I HAD to go! Good luck!
1036068
College is for the life experience.  If you want to work for someone then go to college.  If you want to start up your own company and be your own boss, then you really don't need it.  You just need a good idea, a good personality, and pit bull tenacity.
640246
Depending on what you want in life, you may not have to study at all.  If you want to cook french fries or clean toilets everyday, I would recommend 0 hours per day.  If you want to earn a good salary and be able to afford a car, a house, and send your kids to college, you should study as many hours as you can until you understand the material.