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1-2. Go to college full time if you can. Working full-time and going to college part-time is the pits. It can be done, but you don't get as much out of your classes. \n\n3. There are lots of grants and scholarships for many different kind of students. I don't know of any that require six arms.\n\n4. People who live in dorms have so many friends compared to folks who live off campus. I even did it in grad school in my thirties, and enjoyed it thoroughly. I'd do it again if I didn't have four cats!\n\n5. Oo! So many! Great if you can learn from someone else's mistakes and not have to learn from your own!\n\na) Don't watch more than about an hour of TV a week. Use that time to sleep, study, or socialize.\n\nb) Don't avoid your professors. They are not the enemy. They want you to pass. They want to explain to you what you don't understand!\n\nc) Don't wait until the last minute to begin a research paper! When the paper is assigned, go to the library and dig around interesting topics until you find something that works. If you're stuck early on, your professors will be able to help you. If you're stuck the night before, no one can help you!\n\n6. This is what your faculty advisor is for. But I applaud your choice!
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California has a lot of wonderful colleges, and there is no "best" one, with one possibile exception that I'll talk about in a moment. Mostly, I will suggest the things you ought to consider in deciding what is best  for *you.*\n\nThe first question you should ask yourself is what kind of environment you want.  Your main question refers to the best college, and the additional information says that you are interested in going to a university here.  In the United States, "colleges" and "universities" are not exactly the same thing, even though we often use the terms interchageably.  Generally, a place that calls itself a "college" will be smaller, with only (or at least mainly) undergraduates.  Colleges offer fewer students in a class, more interaction with professors, and a more intimate environment.  Universities are larger, and California universities are often especially large. This means big classes, especially in introductory courses.  More than 100 students in a classroom can be common, and 500 is not unheard of.  But because universities have major graduate programs, they also have more research going on, and they often attract the most famous professors. And their large size can be a virtue.  What you give up in intimacy you gain in diversity.  A university with 30,000 or 40,000 students will almost certainly have groups with interests like yours, no matter what those interests are.  A college that has only, say, 1,500 or 2,000 students cannot support as many clubs, activities, and groups.  \n\nThe other major consideration is what you want to study.  Few institutions--college or university--are equally strong in all subjects.  That requires research on the particular subjects that interest you.  You might want to start by asking what are the best schools for psychology, or physics, or engineering, or business, or whatever.\n\nThird, how hard do you want to work?  Some colleges just attract students who want to spend days, nights and weekends studying.  At the opposite end, there are places where the attitude is so laid-back that weekends effectively begin on Thursday and end on Tuesday. Only you know how much energy you are prepared to invest in study time, so only you know where you fit on that spectrum.\n\nNow for my actual recommendations.  Remember that I said there was one exception to the rule that "no school is best?" If you are a science student, and if you are prepared to work your butt off, Cal Tech (the California Institute of Technology) simply cannot be beat by any other school in California, and probably not by any other school in the world.  It has world-class professors, many of whom are Nobel prize winners, plus small size (unusual for a top-rank science institution) and pleasant weather.  But Cal Tech is not for literature majors or anyone outside the sciences.\n\nBeyond Cal Tech, here are my personal recommendations as schools that I would want a child of mine to look at if they were going to school in California: \n\nLarge public colleges:  University of California at Berkeley, University of California at Los Angeles, and University of California at San Diego.  There are other public universities with wonderful programs in specific areas, however, and you should not limit your search to these if you want something in particular. (UC at Irvine has a program in beer and winemaking, for example, that is unique.)\n\nSmall private colleges:  The Claremont Colleges, 5 separate but related schools in and near Claremont, California.  Each has a particular focus (history and law, science, a women's school, and so forth), but each enrolls its students separately.  Also, for women, Mills College.\nLarge private university:  Stanford.  This is probably as close as any California institution comes to being all things to all students.  It is medium sized, has a world-class reasearch program, and even has highly competitive sports program, if that is signif
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Well first of all, you better learn to spell "College" \nThen do an online search.  You should get a ton of results.
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Search it on the web and in 20 min it should bring up any college there is, then go there and ask them what you need to do.
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It was a little scary at first, but I got into the swing of things pretty quickly. Your campus will probably have plenty of organizations to join, and that's a good way to meet people. You'll meet upperclassmen who can show you the ropes, and you'll meet other freshmen who'll probably be just as confused as you are. If you don't know something, don't be afraid to ask. Get to know your professors. It's a very fun and exciting time in your life. Enjoy it.
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Yes, go to scholorships.com I think. Just type in the keywords on google or yahoo search. Or, you can search on the website for a specific college you want and call and talk with a academic counselor or enrollment counselor. I am out of high school now but that is what I did and an enrollment counselor led me through the ENTIRE process of filling out forms for Student Aid and everything. Just make sure you in full understanding of what you are getting into. Always ask for Grants, because with student Aid you have to pay it back. They will lead you through whatever you need to do and fill out. Searching early is great because you have time to decide what college you want to go to.
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Take a foreign language, all the advanced courses you can get, and get an allowance from your parent that doesn’t just include books and food.  You will need to blow off some steam now and then (don’t use that dreaded word “party”).  Allow some budget room to hire tutors, and don’t be afraid to admit that you may need help.  For me a Physics Tutor meant the difference between an A and a D.\n\nCheck out the introduction courses offered by your college, and take them first.  Some colleges offer an introductory seminar and that would be most helpful.  Try to at least visit the campus before school starts.  Learn your way around campus.  Check out the bookstore and price the books that you will need for your classes, try and get them before class starts and at least read the introduction to them.\n\nA car, moped or even a bicycle can be helpful.  It will get you around faster and easier.\n\nLook at the extracurricular activates available.  They can help you blow off steam, and learn more about your favorite hobbies.  An honor society can give you an edge in school and when you are looking for your first job.  But, don’t let all that is available over whelm you, especially booze.  Find your limit and don’t go past it.  Falling down stinking drunk may seem like fun, but it isn’t.  The physical after effects aren’t worth it—isn’t cool to wake up with a hangover.  Doing stupid things while drunk may seem fun at the time, but the people who are laughing, are laughing AT you not WITH you.\n\nGet a book on speed-reading and read ALL of it.  It will help you a LOT.\n\nA computer with Internet access will be essential.  You should also have antiviral software and a program like Microsoft Office.  To do your papers (ah, spell check is sooo useful), a Power Point Presentation will make your project come alive, and Excel can make an accounting class a breeze.   Learning to touch type and it will make things a lot easier.  If you have a notebook you better have a good lock (to secure it when you are out), and require a password to gain access.  There is a good secure system that sounds an alarm when the computer goes more than 20’ away from you.  You will have to keep your notebook with you (on your body) at all times that you are out with it.  That computer could mean beer money for a month to a thief.\n\nYou must realize that you have left high school and childhood behind.  You have now entered the professional world.  For each hour of college credits you take you will need to spend AT LEAST two hours studying.  Things will be easier in a Junior College, but in a real top of the line college you will need to study even for a P.E. class, and expect written tests!  College is now your JOB, and it’s a professional job.  Look at the hours young lawyers have to put in, or architects and engineers.  You must approach college as if it is that kind of a job.  You can play some games and goof off now and then, but put the X Box, Game Boy and Nintendo away.  Bring only a couple of computer games with you and resolve to not spend more than an hour playing them each day.  Don’t bring a TV for at least for the first year.  You will need the time to study.\n\nFinally enjoy yourself.  Have fun, make new friends, do some things that you couldn’t do at home.  Take your fun to your classes, ATTACK your courses.  Be aggressive; ask the teacher when you don’t understand.  Sit near the front of the class so you don’t miss things.  Read your assignments BEFORE the class covers it.  Take good notes and form (or join) a study group.  For the next four years (or more) this will be your LIFE.  Go at it with gusto and win!  With this attitude you will be a success and have more fun doing it.  All the hard work may not seem to be worth it, but every good job requires a LOT of study.  Even plumbers have to go through an apprenticeship period, before they earn those top salaries.  A college degree is the MINIMUM you will need to enter th
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I was in the same position as you. I was the first member of my immediate family to graduate high school and go on to finish college. There are a few things you can do. Have one of your parents go with you to a college fair. They hold them at large convention centers and many different colleges send people to pass out information and talk with people about the college and some of their programs. If you're interested in looking into all 3 of those areas, I would recommend a liberal arts college. You could take class in art, writing, and communications. Once you narrow down your search and have found a few colleges that have strong programs in one or two areas of your interest, contact the Admissions Office and set up a time to visit the colleges with your parents to experience what life on campus is like. Spend the night with one of their student hosts if you can. Being a former tour guide, I recommend trying to do this in the autumn or mid spring. (Unless you're looking at colleges somewhere warm.) While you’re on campus, sit in on a class, meet with a counselor to discuss financial aid/awards, the programs you're interested in, and how you could go about molding your college experience to fit your needs. If you're not sure about the size of college you're looking for, tour a big one and one smaller one. Each school will have a different personality, and this also will differ with size. There are perks to both. Make sure to take notes after your visit to remember impressions and thoughts of your tours. One of the best things you can do is open yourself to letting your parents aid you in your decision. They will remember things that people said, and help you keep track of everything you've seen. You will feel very overwhelmed throughout this process and it's good to share this with your parents. They have it in their best interest to help you make the best decision you can. You will end up applying for multiple schools, so be sure to keep track of your due dates for applications and essays and such. If you narrow down your search to 2 schools, go back and visit a few more times if you can. Meet with professors you would be working with. I know in studying the arts you sometimes have to turn in a portfolio of work before being accepted into the program. This sometimes results in an in-person interview with faculty members. Know what to expect and keep in contact with the Admission Offices if you have any questions. \n\nAnd don't be afraid to take a year off if you're already in your senior year and need more time to find a good place to go. Take classes at a community college and pick up a part time job or travel or something while you take the time you need to find the right fit for you! \n\nGood luck! Email me if I could be of any more help!
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after choosing a university to attend, they will send you info. on scholarships if you request them. good luck!
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1) You can go to a good college and get into any program except for any honors program.\n2) Colleges look at your 10-12 grade year grades, your SAT score and references. \n3) Yeah, well if your GPA is above a 3.0. If your essay is good enough and you have great references. \n4) You can get scholarships whenever. If the scholarship is from the school then you should try at the begging of each semester.\nTry fastweb.com also apply for FAFSA\n5) I so wished I would have gone to a community college first. Some people think that it's crazy, but it's beneficial if you have problems in high school and want to continue your education. You can transfer to WHATEVER university you want to after you graduate community college, if your grades are good.\nIt's also good if you don't feel as if you're ready for a big university with classes full of students and want to start out small.
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Testing out of as many classes you can would be the best way.  Be careful about choosing a major.  If you start working on one major and then switch it can mess everything up and you'll be in school longer.  College advisors can be really useful, it is there job to know what classes to take and how to graduate the fastest as possible.  My sister is doing online right now and it does take a lot of time, instead of going to lectures you have to do more reading outside of class.  I would suggest talking to an advisor.
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Check the local colleges and Universities at collegeboard.com You can get a list of majors offered, admission requirements, housing, tuition, everything and links to the college websites. Good luck!
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you should contact the college you are planning to attend and speak to a course counsellor. they can tell you everything you will need to know.
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The college you want to attend normally has an admission application. Usually this admission application also has information for financial aid. You may also want to go in and talk to an admission representative at the school, or a high school guidance counselor.
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You added two items after your question, but one thing to remember is that tuition, room & board, etc. are NOT just expensive cover charges to an ongoing party interrupted by an occasional class. Yes, it may be a good thing to have fun and unwind once in awhile, but you're also young enough (I'm assuming) to get through the physical rigors of college and still come out with your health relatively intact.\n\nGoing to college takes a real time and effort commitment. Your primary reason for being there should be to get that degree, not to socialize, so go to class and do your homework first. But socializing is also important because you'll need to "network" in order to help secure that job so you can pay those loans, and so you can have someone to lean on or support through trying courses.\n\nFind a major that you like, but find a way you can use it out in the real world, too. Money doesn't buy happiness, but it's great for whittling down the number of concerns you'll have.\n\nIf you have a class with a lot of terminology, make notecards/flashcards for yourself - put the term on one side and the definition or concept on the other side, and quiz yourself.
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This question dominates most students' minds when thinking generally about "what to do" in college. Your attitude toward your interests, and selecting a college or university that is a good match for your learning style, abilities, and skills is as critical as the financial considerations of going to college!\n\nToday, the largest universities offer hundreds of degrees in programs that range from preparation for graduate school to specialized education in an emerging technology. With all this to choose from, how do you know what to pick?\n\nMost guidance professionals in colleges and high schools will tell you that the average student changes majors three to five times during a four-year degree, and the average working adult makes at least three career changes.\n\nLet's use the analogy of a career "toolbox". No matter what you choose, you will need a standard set of tools that will serve you during your working lifetime. This toolbox should include, at minimum: communications skills (critical reading, writing, listening, and public speaking); information management skills (identifying, retrieving, assembling, and presenting data from sources such as libraries, the World-Wide Web, etc.); and human relationship skills (being able to conduct business with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.\n\nThese tools are considered transferable and essential by most corporations and non-profit agencies throughout the American, and, increasingly, the global workforce. Now, think of your interests. For example, if you are interested in teaching, love geography, are very comfortable with computer software,\nand have been playing the trombone for 10 years, you know a lot about yourself!\n\nYour first job is to use any of the common college search guides, such as Peterson's, Barron's, Fiske's, etc. to narrow your choice of schools that offer all of these interests. The CD-ROM technology and on-line services such as CollegeLink or CollegeTown make this process easier. Next, determine\nwhich colleges offer your interests in the form of a major, a minor, a series of elective credits, or non-traditional programs such as self-designed majors.\n\nIf you really do want to combine academic areas, such as geography, education, and music, you will want to choose a college where it is normal for students to develop individualized programs. Make sure faculty mentors are involved with course selection, and you can graduate within the time frame you expect. If you really want to teach, but want to keep up with your trombone playing, you may want to consider taking electives in music and "major" in one area.\n\nFinally, understand that you do not have to choose your major or academic area at most colleges until the second, or sophomore, year. Most schools have common freshman requirements that allow for exploring different majors.\n\nIf you are interested in so many things that you find it hard to choose, consider that a good thing! Find a school that specializes in integrating your interests into a personalized academic program. See your guidance counselor for advice on picking colleges that offer this option.
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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 :)