What makes college so much harder than high school? even if I take AP classes?
399256
College is not harder, it's just more freeform.  Instead of focusing your whole time just trying to make grades, homework, and exams, you're pretty much on your own.  Instead of having 'getting into college X' by taking courses A, B, C in a set path, you choose your courses and your direction in life.  Instead of having a counselor plan everything out for you, you must find inner motivation to succeed and find your place in life.  It's more job oriented and you'll meet people with different tastes, backgrounds, and cultures than your old neighborhood.\n\nWhy might this be harder you ask?\nBluntly put, it's your LAST CHANCE to make mistakes and use some trial and error, because after this you're getting sent to the REAL WORLD.\n\nWhat classes you take doesn't change much, if you go to a good college you'll be challenged regardless.
359860
it depends. if you want to get into a strong, private college, try to take every class available and work your ass off. if you're shooting for a good UC, take mostly AP classes with honors. if you're doing anything below a UC or high state school, don't take too many, because you might burn out before college.
573695
If you didn't come from a college prep high school a bigger university may just wash you out.  Many bigger schools have a 70% drop out rate.  You may need the time in community college just to get up to speed if your high school did not prepare you.  It is not about the school, it is about you.
1119848
College is quite a bit different then highschool.\n\nFirst nobody CARES if you show up for class or not.\nNobody CARES if you PASS or FAIL.\n\nYes... you can take courses not related to your major, but they will likely delay the time it takes you to graduate with a degree.\n\nwhat else can I help you with?
609131
high school kicks ass...im a sophomore, and you're gonna love it. the seniors might bash on the freshman class, and so will the juniors, and the sophomores, too, but it gets better with time. take as many ACC/HN/AP classes as you can. it sucks doing it but it pays off later. \n\noh, and the popularity contest doesn't matter. just yell "screw you" at anyone that pushes you around, except seniors...they'll kill you!!!
44085
okay im a junior my perents use to have to push me and push me to work hard in school. now i push myself to do the best i can. i dont know how old you are but as you get older college comes up faster then you think and you should start getting serious about school... my opinion though everyone has their own
717336
Um..this should be pretty obvious. It is because they teach you things that you will need to know later on, especially in college. The more you listen in high school, the easier it will be in college. And if you pay attention in class, it will probably be a lot easier to pass tests.
204211
College was...\n\nA much easier schedule than high school, with much harder work.\n\nA more in-depth social experience (while in the dorms, anyway).\n\nCollege is really what you make of it. Your professors most likely really love the subjects they teach, and if you show them an interest they will usually respond to you. I ended my undergrad career with a few professors I could consider friends. You should apply for at least a few clubs or groups, like the campus newspaper. This is more important than you think.\n\nI have little to say about Fraternies/Sororities, as I was not in one.\n\nHope that helps. It seems pretty big at first, but it's a life you fit yourself into pretty easily.
757337
College is very cool! The people tend to be a lot more mature than high school and not so judgmental and narrow-minded. The same kids that were snotty and snobby in high school when I went to college were nice as could be to me! Don't ask my why because I'm not sure! \n\nAlso, in high school since I was planning on college my classes were very structured and I didn't have any choices at all in what I wanted to take so that I could fit in all the required college prep courses, but in college I had a lot more choices in what I wanted to take, esp. of course in the last 2 years when you choose your major. But even in the first 2 years you can choose what you will take to some extent, say a poetry class vs.a Victorian Lit class or a Women's History class vs. a European History class or Astronomy vs. Anthropology or Biology...\n\nI did have some very, very close friends (like sisters) in high school, and I think it is a little harder to get those kind of close friendships in college. I made one really close friend in college which we are still very close friends. I've heard you can get those kind of friendships in sororities or fraternities, although I did not join one, they can be very time-consuming, and I always had a part-time job unfortunately.
7296
The most difficult thing about attending school in the USA is the peer pressure to do other things besides the actual schoolwork.  If you can overcome that, the schools are excellent and you should have no trouble getting a degree.  If you'd rather go out with your friends and drink, versus study for that exam, then your grades will likely reflect that choice.
193896
If you find school difficult that means you are challenging your mind which is a great thing!  Fine tuning your critical thinking skills (along with social skills, responsibility, etc.) in school preps you for higher education and ultimately an independent life.  You'll need the intelligence and experience, trust me. :)\n\nI used to detest Algebra.  I can't believe it... I use it nearly everyday for common tasks (shopping/price comparison/home projects).\n\nIf it was that easy it wouldn't be worth it. :)  It'd have no value.  When it's all said and done you will look back and really be proud. :)  \n\nPeople don't usually value things that haven't challenged them that much.  \n\nDo you really want to look back at your accomplishments and say, "Meh." ?\n\n;)  Hang in there, it's worth it. :)
769923
you want to know the secret?    no one will tell you.  They say "study"\n\nBull crap.\n\nYou make A's in college by taking subjects that have only one answer per question.\n\nSo to make A's in college you would take math, chemestry, accounting, physics, biology, etc.   In these classes you either know the answer or you don't.   I'm not saying these are easy subjects, I'm only telling you how to get A's.   To get an A you need a subject that actually has a DEFINED answer.\n\nand you avoid subject that don't have a single answer.  where you write "papers" etc.   AVOID English, history, humanities, art, music etc.   All subject which are tested by papers and your "argument."
1111560
It's actually the year that colleges pay attention to the most and when you are taking your most critcal classes, thus the reason people say that Junior year is the hardest.  It is the time to do your best!  And that one guy who said senoir year is the hardest obviously doesn't knw what he's talking about because you take your SAT's in the very beginning of senior year and in the middle of the year you find out what colleges have accepted you, therefore they are looking at your junior year mostly.  Senior year, you are most likely done with all your requirements and are taking a bunch of AP classes or electives by the second semester.
63925
College professors don't babysit students like high school teachers do.  They expect you to keep up with the work and go to class without being reminded all the time.  You'll study a lot more.
427581
Dude they're totally easier in college than in high school.\nJust going to have to suck it up and keep on talking to them.  Plus bars and coffee shops good place to start.  Class is for working not much time to talk.
516774
My ugly stage/puberty It made things harder to concentrate. Otherwise 12th grade cause you have to meet all these curriculum's and pass everything before you can graduate. The pressure was kinda tough.
478324
it doesn't matter what subject.  what college care is that you're taking AP class & hopefully do very well in class & on the AP exam.\n\nAP courses get credited to college load, but it's good to take college courses.  Think of AP class as college preparing class instead of replacing college class.