What will I gain by going to college?
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The chance to make more money, better benifit's, and better positions in the field of you choosing. Also will allow you to persue a career path that requires more extensive training then a High School Deploma or GED offers.
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Going to college can be very intimidating and exciting, too. Good for you for moving on in your studies.\n\nI have a suggestion for what it's worth:\n\nGo to the community college for your first year. Take the general foundation courses (like English, science, etc.), then transfer. \nYou can save up money and go on to the big University.\n\nYou will meet all kinds of people from all over the country and the world at MTSU (maybe at your community college, too.)  When students enter a new university, usually as freshmen, there are lots of activities that allow you to meet people. If you stay in a dorm, you will meet and live with new people.\n\nHave you visited MTSU? A lot of colleges and universities have programs where you can go onto campus for a few days and follow current students around (shadowing). You can sit in classes and talk to the profs and check out the surroundings. You may want to consider that, too. \n\nFrom your question and comments,you seem ready to go, but a little unsure of yourself.  You are not alone. There are probably lots of other kids who are a bit unsure of going to a new place.\nThat's a part of the learning process.\n\nGood luck.
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No Not really is you have a few years of high school behind you.  If you want to get prepaired at home go to a book store and get the study guide.  there are many out there and cost between $5-20.  If you want to go to a community college you need a score of 225 or better.  So study really helps.
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Advantages...\n-a chance for higher salaries\n-be around all types of people (opens your mind to new things)\n-increase your career and future opportunities\n-gain much more knowledge\n-greater sense of responsibilities\n-enjoy your young adult life\n\nDisadvantages:\n-does not guarantee success\n-costs too much\n\nI think college is a good way to really learn about yourself and to learn about other people.  But the career opportunities is up to you, if you intern or study abroad, you have a greater chance at getting a great job upon graduation.  I think it's a good opportunity,  but go with your heart.  I thought college was worth it, even though Im doing something totally different than what I graduated in.
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Yes - first go to fafsa.ed.gov and fill out information for Financial Aid.  This is money you will have to pay back after you get your degree, but it will help you get it.  Depending on your EFC - expected family contribution - the school you want to attend may have programs for those in need.  The school will also be able to find out for you how much you can get from a Pell Grant.  Pell grants do not need to be paid back.  They vary in amount, and generally are enough to cover one to two course credits per year.\n\nFastweb.com is a site where you can apply for scholarships - some are essay's but worth the effort.\n\nAnother thought is by signing up yourself, your friends and family on UPromise.   You all can earn certain percentages for college  with purchases made....even some utility bills.\n\nFill out any and all forms for assistance that you can.  If you attend a college in your state, often the state has grant programs for single mothers.  Check your state's website.\n\nLook around the sites listed and you will get a better feel for what's out there for you.\n\nThere are links on the fafsa website that you can use for guides on obtaining funds to attend.\n\nSome student loans are available as well.  You can pay after you get your degree. National City, GM, Bank of America...etc.   Some offer full deferment, and some you can pay the interest while you attend.  \n\nGood Luck!!!!
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No, it's not a necessity, but take my word for it: it will help you find employment and higher paying, more satisfactory jobs in the future.  Generally, paying for your college degree is worth the investment in time and money.  Even if it seems like a lot right now, you'll make it back and you'll be happier in the end.
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Going to college will add more value to your profile. It will act as a token to reach heights.\n\nOtherwise experience will also help you out. But the time duration to reach heights will be more.
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So you can learn to spell your question correctly! (What's the point in going to college?)\n\nSeriously, your spelling tests were the only tests where you were given all the correct answers ahead of time.  Think about it.\n\nPS - There's even spell check on this thing...
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Learn? yes. Well depending on your Internet service. But receive a degree or diploma that is worth anything... Doubtful.
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very good question, if u watn to go to a university or college, they offer big books (free) on college and university things, how many credits u need, and all of the other things, it will talk about scholarships and other matters in those books, or even try the internet. Hope i've helped :)
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Yes unless you are naturally gifted, but even then, college is extremely important. even if you are some type of genius, college still helps you to network. It's really good to get to know a variety of people in a variety of fields. Also, college is good time to help you challenge your innate ideas. People change in college, it's a great time.
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In many ways you are right. Education is an investment of time and money that may or may not pay off. If you know you won't be totally committed to college, don't go.
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One day if you work hard you can get a College Scholarship.\n\nIf you are good you go to the Minors than the Major League Baseball.\n\nThan weep the benefits of being finical well off.*\n\nPlaying and getting payed what more could you ask for in the work field to provide for yourself are your family.
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Your earnings potential is dramatically increased.\nYou will be more aware of the world and significant issues.\nYou'll become a more effective communicator in both written and verbal formats.\nYou'll be much better able to interact with people from all walks of life.\nYou'll have many unforgettable experiences that shape the rest of your life.
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Not necessarily, especially if you are the type of person who can start a business and make a success of it or if you are very creative or enterprising.  However, if you are counting on being employed by someone else the college degree will make a lot of difference - hundreds of thousands of $$$$ probably over your lifetime.  And it is something no one can take away from you ... once you have it, you have it.  It will open far more doors for you than will be open without the degree.
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The best thing about a college education is that you recieve a wealth of knowledge and experience beyond what most people can teach themselves. Career wise you get a piece of paper saying your smarter than most people so you can get a job in management and opress people that may very well be smarter than you in reality.
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welcome to the real world. Hey this is going to be a big step in your life. You are now becoming or are now an adult. This is going to be your opportunity to grow into and experience the world out there. Dont worry, if you stress out and worry, then your years in college will suck. Make time to enjoy(partying to a limit) and then stay focused with school work as well.  You will be able to party 20 times more harder after college, but make the most out of the years in college. If I had a chance to, I would LOVE to go back to college, those were the best years of my life....seriously, you will enjoy it.  It is a whole new world.