Does going to a Charter school decrease my chance of going to a college university?
455926
No it shouldn't-as long as it is an accredited school.  My son attended a charter school in Massachusetts and he is currently enrolled in the doctorate program at Columbia University in NYC.  He will be getting his PhD in chemistry in 2 years.  A charter school is a little more work for an Admissions Officer at a college but they look forward to the challenge.  Every student who graduated with my son went on to very good schools.  If it's a good Charter School, you will get a much better education.\nJust be sure that is has the 'stamp of approval' by the Federal Government.\nGood Luck.
193771
it depends on what school you want to go to.
367239
No.  Many times, people send their kids to private schools only because that state has a rep for terrible public education.\n\nIn my case, I sent my son's to a private school because one opened in our area that specialized in students with add/adhd and learning disabilities.  It was a smart move!  They taught my boys techniques to deal with their learning disabilities (one was in reading, one in math).  Both boys graduated top of the class...one was first in class, the other was 3rd.  \n\nBTW, in case you think they are "dumb" the youngest has a very high IQ (tested by a psychologist...not an online test).  Other scored very high on his SATs and will graduate college next year.  They just learned to deal with their learning disabilities.
881286
My dh did that and loved it. He had the exact same professors I did at my 4 year university because the same professors teach at both schools, but the classes were cheaper for him and the classes were much smaller for him also! Where's the disadvantage? Then he did transfer to the same bigger 4 year university I went to after he got his AA and got his 4 year degree. Then he was accepted into all the law schools he applied to, it didn't seem to turn them off at all. \n\nThe only possible disadvantage I could think of is that maybe if you are wanting to go to Harvard or Yale or something maybe they would have a problem with community college, I'm not sure about that, as I know they are very strict about admission policies. But otherwise, I would highly recommend it. I am hoping my children will do that when they go to college, not to avoid the SAT, but for the smaller classes and cheaper tuition.
846612
No it is an excellent idea and you are ahead of most of your classmates at this point.  Continue searching for colleges because your senior year will be so less stressful.
1066678
If you are financally disadvantaged or you are the first in your family to go to college(aka your parents didn't go to college) you can get major grants from public college's also some private colleges offer grants where u go to school for free and work on campus.
830276
Universities don't look at the school as much as what classes you take in that school.  If you're doing well in AP and Honors classes, then you should be fine.  In some cases, such as prep schools, they look at classes you take and activities you are involved in based on the reputation of the school.  So if you're going to a school with a well-known educational system, and you're taking honors classes, they should realize that.  Its not as important to be in the top 10% as it is to take advanced classes and do well in them while involving yourself in other activities.
883923
I teach in a boarding school, but I do not live there-- but i can say that teachers do give extra attention at mine, times can be arranged and we have a designated "extra" help period every day.  sports are not optiional at mine and they are every day, but you can choose what you take each term. Can I rec'd. it over public? Well, it is not for every one but I would choose soon as changing in HS is not good on college applications. \n\n--Kim
143785
yes it could help you get into a good college.  schlorships are some of the benefits.
1079557
Check with the college you wish to attend. Sometimes they have early admission sometimes they don't.
632919
why not use the school you went to??
204111
The best thing to do is check with the college that you are looking at going to and see what government programs they can turn you onto!!!!!....
1036240
Yes if you get straight A's in 10th-12th grade you have a good chance of going to any good private school. BUT you also need a killer essay, good recommendations and good SAT's scores. So you have to have the whole package. \n\nHonestly, I think it's much better to go to a 2-yr college first because\n\na) it's waay cheaper\nb) teachers are generally better..not always though\nc) it's much easier to transition from high school to college life\nd) you get a higher standing when you transfer, than freshmen, because you have college experience and finished at least 70 units. Making you more desirable to 4-yr colleges. \ne) so it makes it easier to get accepted to 4-yr colleges because your previous college experience.
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A charter school is a school which receives funding in order to educate to a designated audience or in a designated style.  Which is better depends on the student attending.  If a student has a specific need which is met by a charter school, then the charter school is better for that student.  Public school is generic education for the masses, open and free to all.
1073614
I just transferred from a small private university to a large community college and there is a very large difference. The biggest benefits with a larger campus is the wider range of classes that are available, but in turn you sacrifice the personal relationship with the professors (although anonymity is an asset at times) and less opportunity for questions to be answered due to larger class sizes.  The tuition is cheaper, but you will quickly notice fewer high quality professors and students along with a poorer work ethic. This is just personal experience.  The university I attended was one of the top in the US so our local community college could not hope to compete. I miss the university a lot.  However, I imagine that if you transferred to a larger university with a good reputation, then you might not loose as much quality as I did.
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.
503026
I haven't been to one. But check www.collegeboard.com out it will help as it will have info about it.