college advice anyone???
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the best advice i can give you is that most admissions officers are looking for something unique, perhaps even exotic about the candidate at hand. admission officers have to look through hundreds of applications, and will be most interested in the ones that stand out. in addition to having the grades, it is necessary to come out as a well rounded but commited character- community service activity usually works well with this.
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Alright, here's one I can really help with.\n\nStep 1:  Contact the school's admissions office, or, better yet, stop by.  Pick up (or request) an application and a catalog, at the very least.  Ask them which transcripts you'll need.  Depending on how many credits you took at the technical schools, you may only need your college transcripts.  Take the application home and fill it out, or, if you're technologically inclined, most 4 year institutions will let you apply online.  I still advise contacting the admissions office though.  They have tons of valuable information.\n\nStep 2:  Request official transcripts from the Registrar's office of your past schools.  You can either have them sent to you or directly to the school (the admissions application should have a mailing address on it.  Send them there).  I recommend sending them directly to the school, since, in order for them to be official, they need to arrive UNOPENED.  Therefore, if you have them sent to you, DON'T OPEN THEM.  I can't stress this enough.  If you open them, they're no longer official, and you'll have to request them again.\n\nStep 3:  Contact financial aid.  You may want to wait until after you've been accepted for this step, as some financial aid offices can't really help you until you're in the university's system.  They may just tell you to fill out the FAFSA (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/), but a good financial aid officer will point you toward some other possible resources.  www.fastweb.com is another good place to look.\n\nStep 4:  Set up an appointment with an advisor.  Once you've been admitted, contact the Psychology department, and ask to speak with an advisor.  They should set up an appointment for you, and they'll help you set up your class schedule.  You can also ask them about any departmental scholarships that may exist out there.\n\nThat's really all there is to it.  If you have any questions at any point, contact the Admissions office.  They may not have the answer, but odds are that they know who does.  Good luck!
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College isnt for everyone.\nheh
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yes, if you are not happy about that, then look for a different one. You have to do a lot of research on colleges and visit campuses. Look at the following link I sent you for some collge info, k?\n\nAnd good luck. \nhttp://www.50states.com/college/calif.htm
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what college has the better science /math department!?\nalways look at the strenth of a colleges individual math and science departments. This can help you determine if the college is able to provide you with what you need academically.
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As a recent college grad (who did their senior internship as a guidance counselor) I can give you the following tips\n\n1) Are you outgoing and enjoy being around a lot of people and go to parties, etc? Or do you feel comforted by being in a smaller place with fewer people where you will be known by your name instead of a number, but maybe there is less to do?  I think thats the first big decision you have to make- large school or small school?\n2) Do you plan to play any sports or be in any clubs?  Make sure the school you pick has a the hobbies/clubs your in to\n3) DO you have a car? Do you want to keep it on campus?  A lot of colleges won't let a freshman keep cars on campus- if its a really big school in a place that gets cold in the winter- the walks to class could seem REALLY long\n4) How far away do you want to go?  Do you want to stay close to home in case something happens and you need to be there quickly? Are you sick of where you live and want to explore some place new? Or would you rather stick to the in-between where you could make the trip home if absolutely necessary, but you are still far enough away so you're not expected home all the time when your parents need things to be moved from the basement to the attic?\n5) Money- are some schools willing to give you more financial aid than others? Or isnt money an issue for you?  State schools are far less expensive and some are even better than private schools\n6) Prestige- do yu want to go to the school that is the most prestigous where you will no doubt be challenged and may, as a result, end up with a lower GPA, or would you rather go to a school that may be slightly less prestigious, but where you know you can do well\n\nI think these are the majors- i think i am probably forgetting some, but Im sure other answers will cover them\n\nGoodluck!
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Make some lists...for and against each school.  Then think about living with your family...or living with your grandma....another list for and against.  Make sure you talk to your grandma about the  rules and expectations of her home.   Then talk to your mom again.   this is the first of many hard decisions you will have to make in your life...think also about what high school may look better to any college you are thinking of attending....Good luck.
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It really depends on which college you go to. I go to Boston University and am overloading, so I don't have much time for partying. You also need to look at the cost of living in your college town because you might be forced to get a job just to pay to wash your clothes! You should definitely check out the entertainment scenes in your college town to make sure they do have one! There are surprisingly a lot of people at my school who don't know how to do their own laundry, write checks etc which actually shocked me. Otherwise, most time is spent studying, sleeping, eating foods you shouldn't, and hanging out with friends until wee hours of the morning because there is no adult to tell you otherwise. Also, make sure one of the first things you do is get a school planner, so you don't freak out trying to remember everything you have to do!
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The best way is to ask the school for help.\nFind out if there are any recruiter in school.  \nPerhap, internal.
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Seek out your course syllabus or guidance counselor.  Either one should help you line out your courses
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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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Read this article:\nYour First Year of College: 25 Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond\nby Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. \nhttp://www.quintcareers.com/first-year_success.html\n\n \nFind this site:http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~airboy/freshmen.html\n\nWork very hard and dont forget your values.
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Hello Tiffany,\n\nI had my doubts about going but once I completed my AA I felt more confident about the online programs... It is a lot harder than a campus because you have to go at your on pace but stay focus and you will go far!\n\nJAM
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College is a big and booming buisness there are many good universitys that you can get into with "C"s dont swet it but be sure that you get plenty of comunity service hours and other such things to cushin any blow that may come.  Just be sure to reaserch colleges at a book store.  GOOD LUCK
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Have fun while u can, but don't slack off. college is great, but extremely hard work. try to enjoy yourself as much as you can because you may be overwhelmed with work in college.
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check with your schl counselor.  Then check with local community college district.  Other than that, ask some friends who have been there, done that.
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it can be hard. i know. i got a scolarship so i was lucky, but i know other ways. check with financial aid at the college you want to apply to. apply for government loans and federal grants. the two main things are don't give up and work with the councilors and enrollment workers. they know many more ways to get you in than i could ever tell you. they know the system. don't give up. college is the best thing you'll ever do for yourself.